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Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelG8G8G8New Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $17,915
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $17,040
Sunroof 900 900 900 1,000
Satellite radio       375
Sunroof 747 747 747 883
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 900 900 900 1,375
Options (change) 747 747 747 1,214
Destination 685 685 685 700
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $29,835 $33,340 $40,895 $19,990
Total Invoice $28,128 $31,440 $38,673 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,605
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelG8G8G8New Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionT5T6T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$29,835$33,340$40,895$19,990
Adjustments for Features-2,725-3,700-5,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,110$29,640$35,770$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,530$8,660$0
Total Invoice$28,128$31,440$38,673$18,954
Adjustments for Features-2,569-3,489-4,8470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,559$27,951$33,826$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,392$8,267$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelG8G8G8New Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,340$5,315$6,740$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$3,700$5,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,569-3,489-4,8470

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092009
ModelG8New Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in98.7 in
Length196.1 in161.1 in
Width74.8 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.527.2 ft3

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