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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: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,381

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelG8G8G8New Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $17,180
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $16,107
Premium Package 1,375 1,250    
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Package 1       1,390
Package 2       1,755
Satellite radio       375
CD changer, remote       499
Premium Package 1,141 1,038    
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Package 1       1,291
Package 2       1,629
Satellite radio       331
CD changer, remote       340
Options (change) 2,275 2,150 900 4,019
Options (change) 1,888 1,785 747 3,591
Destination 685 685 685 630
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $31,210 $34,590 $40,895 $21,829
Total Invoice $29,269 $32,478 $38,673 $20,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,503
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelG8G8G8New Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5 / TDI
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)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$31,210$34,590$40,895$21,829
Adjustments for Features-2,600-3,575-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,610$31,015$37,320$21,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,405$8,710$0
Total Invoice$29,269$32,478$38,673$20,328
Adjustments for Features-2,438-3,357-3,3810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,831$29,121$35,292$20,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,290$8,461$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelG8G8G8New Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5 / TDI
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 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
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 changer, remote   $200
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
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$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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 
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$5,315$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$3,575$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,438-3,357-3,3810

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092006
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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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%

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