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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,399

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,280

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleXterra
TrimSSESE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $27,560
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $25,826
iPod integration 199 199 290
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
Side curtain airbags     700
Floor mats     115
Cargo cover     85
iPod integration 176 176 243
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073    
Side curtain airbags     607
Floor mats     83
Cargo cover     63
Options (change) 1,274 199 1,190
Options (change) 1,249 176 996
Destination 650 650 780
Total Price $19,399 $21,374 $29,530
Total Invoice $18,280 $20,364 $27,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,546
Model Year200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleXterra
TrimSSESE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17265/65-17
Total Price$19,399$21,374$29,530
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,399$20,134$26,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$18,280$20,364$27,602
Adjustments for Features0-1,181-2,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,280$19,183$24,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$903$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleXterra
TrimSSESE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$1,850$3,090$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,181-2,776

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Xterra features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082008
ModelNew BeetleXterra
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in178.7 in
Width67.9 in72.8 in
Height59.0 in74.9 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft365.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Xterra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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