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Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,720

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $8,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,991

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $8,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelG3BeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $14,275 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $13,633 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Sunroof 725      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Sunroof 638      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 725 235 235 235
Options (change) 638 185 185 185
Destination 720 850 850 850
Total Price $15,720 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $14,991 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,899
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelG3BeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine108hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-14215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$15,720$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-6,605-7,180-7,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,720$17,600$17,925$20,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$14,991$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-6,339-6,891-7,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,991$16,890$17,202$19,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelG3BeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Manual remote mirrors$25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$775$7,380$7,955$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,605$7,180$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,339-6,891-7,059

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102018
ModelG3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.6 in100.0 in
Length155.0 in168.4 in
Width66.1 in71.2 in
Height59.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.0 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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