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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan 350Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetle350Z350Z
TrimTurboTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $33,340 $36,740
Base Invoice $22,459 $30,884 $33,644
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Aerodynamics Package   550  
Side airbags with side curtain airbags   620  
Floor mats   95 95
Door sill trim plates   110 110
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Aerodynamics Package   414  
Side airbags with side curtain airbags   538  
Floor mats   69 69
Door sill trim plates   78 78
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 5,600 3,175 2,005
Options (change) 5,276 2,660 1,708
Destination 770 695 695
Total Price $29,765 $37,210 $39,440
Total Invoice $28,505 $34,239 $36,047

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan 350Z

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,934
Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetle350Z350Z
TrimTurboTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4306hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9240, 7240, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$29,765$37,210$39,440
Adjustments for Features-1,445-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,320$37,010$39,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,430
Total Invoice$28,505$34,239$36,047
Adjustments for Features-1,384-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,121$34,055$36,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,992

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetle350Z350Z
TrimTurboTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,310$2,065$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,384-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetle350Z
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in169.8 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in52.1 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft36.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft36.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%

Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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