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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan 350Z Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan 350Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $12,286

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $11,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelNew Beetle350Z350Z
Trim2.5 / TDITouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $32,450 $35,850
Base Invoice $16,107 $30,011 $32,781
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Satellite radio 375 350 350
CD changer, remote 499    
Side airbags with side curtain airbags   620 620
Floor mats   90 90
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Satellite radio 331 304 304
CD changer, remote 340    
Side airbags with side curtain airbags   538 538
Floor mats   64 64
Options (change) 4,019 1,060 1,060
Options (change) 3,591 906 906
Destination 630 605 605
Total Price $21,829 $34,115 $37,515
Total Invoice $20,328 $31,522 $34,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan 350Z

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,455
Model Year200620062006
ModelNew Beetle350Z350Z
Trim2.5 / TDITouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 7240, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$21,829$34,115$37,515
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,829$33,315$36,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200
Total Invoice$20,328$31,522$34,292
Adjustments for Features0-739-914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,328$30,783$33,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,595

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year200620062006
ModelNew Beetle350Z350Z
Trim2.5 / TDITouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,290$3,090$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-739-914

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year20062006
ModelNew Beetle350Z
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in104.3 in
Length161.1 in169.8 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height59.0 in52.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft36.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft36.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested62532%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested91582%

Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Grand Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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