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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: $29,495

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,128

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelG8G8G8Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXPR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $25,450
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $24,433
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,225
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,095
Options (change) 900 900 900 3,225
Options (change) 747 747 747 3,095
Destination 685 685 685 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $29,835 $33,340 $40,895 $29,495
Total Invoice $28,128 $31,440 $38,673 $28,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Pontiac G8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $201
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelG8G8G8Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXPR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$29,835$33,340$40,895$29,495
Adjustments for Features0-975-2,400-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,835$32,365$38,495$29,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,530$8,660$0
Total Invoice$28,128$31,440$38,673$28,348
Adjustments for Features0-919-2,270-19
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,128$30,521$36,403$28,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,393$8,275$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009200920092015
ModelG8G8G8Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXPR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $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 
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
Metal pedals  $75$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,990$3,965$5,390$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$2,400$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-919-2,270-19

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092015
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.3,013 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
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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