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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $420

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,269

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelG8G8G8BeetleBeetle
TrimBaseGTGXPR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $23,995 $28,795
Premium Package 1,375 1,250      
Sunroof 900 900 900    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,300  
Premium Package 1,141 1,038      
Sunroof 747 747 747    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,088  
Options (change) 2,275 2,150 900 5,300 0
Options (change) 1,888 1,785 747 5,088 0
Destination 685 685 685 820 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $31,210 $34,590 $40,895 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $29,269 $32,478 $38,673 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $227
Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelG8G8G8BeetleBeetle
TrimBaseGTGXPR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$31,210$34,590$40,895$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-825-900-320-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$33,765$39,995$30,795$30,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$8,785$575$0
Total Invoice$29,269$32,478$38,673$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features0-775-851-308-548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,269$31,703$37,822$29,595$29,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,434$8,553$553$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelG8G8G8BeetleBeetle
TrimBaseGTGXPR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 $325
CD player$125  $125 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SD Card slot   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,065$4,140$3,560$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$900$320$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-851-308-548

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092014
ModelG8Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in100.0 in
Length196.1 in168.4 in
Width74.8 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.2,988 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

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 Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested220048%
Total Not Requested242552%

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