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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: $31,210

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $1,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,269

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $1,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelG8G8G8Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXPR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $31,450
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $30,193
Premium Package 1,375 1,250    
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Premium Package 1,141 1,038    
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Options (change) 2,275 2,150 900 0
Options (change) 1,888 1,785 747 0
Destination 685 685 685 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $31,210 $34,590 $40,895 $32,270
Total Invoice $29,269 $32,478 $38,673 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Pontiac G8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $163
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelG8G8G8Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXPR-Line SEL
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)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$31,210$34,590$40,895$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-825-900-1,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$33,765$39,995$30,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$8,785$0
Total Invoice$29,269$32,478$38,673$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-775-851-1,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,269$31,703$37,822$29,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,434$8,553$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009200920092016
ModelG8G8G8Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXPR-Line SEL
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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
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 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
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
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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$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$0
Total Value of Features$3,090$3,915$3,990$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$900$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-851-1,581

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092016
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
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%

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