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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,807

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelG8G8G8New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXPSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $16,381 $19,538
Sunroof 900 900 900 1,000  
iPod integration       199 199
Heated front seats       225  
Rear spoiler       479 479
Sunroof 747 747 747 883  
iPod integration       176 176
Heated front seats       199  
Rear spoiler       310 310
Options (change) 900 900 900 1,903 678
Options (change) 747 747 747 1,568 486
Destination 685 685 685 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $29,835 $33,340 $40,895 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $28,128 $31,440 $38,673 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,182
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,054
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelG8G8G8New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXPSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT5T6T6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,835$33,340$40,895$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-2,625-3,600-5,0250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,210$29,740$35,870$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,530$8,660$0$575
Total Invoice$28,128$31,440$38,673$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-2,475-3,395-4,7520-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,653$28,045$33,921$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,392$8,268$0$892

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelG8G8G8New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXPSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 $1100
5-speed manual   $0 
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$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$0
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$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$15
Interior air filter   $0$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  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$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$25
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,190$5,165$6,590$1,565$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$3,600$5,025$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,475-3,395-4,7520-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092008
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
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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