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Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelG8G8Beetle
TrimGTGXPTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,755 $37,610 $23,395
Base Invoice $30,008 $35,541 $22,459
Premium Package 1,250    
Sunroof 900 900  
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Navigation Package     1,600
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Premium Package 1,038    
Sunroof 747 747  
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Navigation Package     1,536
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 2,150 900 4,600
Options (change) 1,785 747 4,416
Destination 685 685 770
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $34,590 $40,895 $28,765
Total Invoice $32,478 $38,673 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,678
Model Year200920092012
ModelG8G8Beetle
TrimGTGXPTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine361hp V8415hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11230, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$34,590$40,895$28,765
Adjustments for Features-1,230-1,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$39,590$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,230$0
Total Invoice$32,478$38,673$27,645
Adjustments for Features-1,155-1,2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,323$37,439$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,116$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920092012
ModelG8G8Beetle
TrimGTGXPTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,215$4,290$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$1,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,155-1,2340

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
ModelG8Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in99.9 in
Length196.1 in168.4 in
Width74.8 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.529.9 ft3

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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 Beetle Turbo

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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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