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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,370

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $5,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,178

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $6,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleG3
TrimCoastSEDuneBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $14,335
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $13,547
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Preferred Package       570
Sun & Wheel Package       895
Cruisin' Package       595
Antilock brakes (ABS)       440
Synthetic leather seating surfaces       250
Sport Package       625
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Preferred Package       502
Sun & Wheel Package       788
Cruisin' Package       524
Antilock brakes (ABS)       387
Synthetic leather seating surfaces       220
Sport Package       550
Options (change) 235 235 235 3,375
Options (change) 185 185 185 2,971
Destination 850 850 850 660
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $18,370
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $17,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,088
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleG3
TrimCoastSEDuneBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4106hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18185/55-15
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$18,370
Adjustments for Features-4,130-4,705-4,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,075$20,400$22,995$18,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$17,178
Adjustments for Features-3,963-4,515-4,6840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,266$19,578$22,070$17,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,804$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleG3
TrimCoastSEDuneBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 $200
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125$125
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,080$5,655$5,830$950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$4,705$4,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,963-4,515-4,6840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year20182009
ModelBeetleG3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in97.6 in
Length168.4 in155.0 in
Width71.2 in66.1 in
Height58.5 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft342.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G3

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Sun & Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Cruisin' Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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