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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: $25,235

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,193

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelG8G8G8Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXPSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $24,020
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $23,058
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 900 900 900 365
Options (change) 747 747 747 285
Destination 685 685 685 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $29,835 $33,340 $40,895 $25,235
Total Invoice $28,128 $31,440 $38,673 $24,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,550
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelG8G8G8Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXPSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$29,835$33,340$40,895$25,235
Adjustments for Features0-975-2,400-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,835$32,365$38,495$23,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,530$8,660$0
Total Invoice$28,128$31,440$38,673$24,193
Adjustments for Features0-919-2,270-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,128$30,521$36,403$22,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,393$8,275$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelG8G8G8Beetle
TrimBaseGTGXPSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
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 mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
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
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,015$3,990$5,415$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$2,400$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-919-2,270-1,615

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092018
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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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