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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Pontiac G8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Pontiac G8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelNew BeetleG8G8G8
Trim2.5LBaseGTGXP
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $28,250 $31,755 $37,610
Base Invoice $17,040 $26,696 $30,008 $35,541
Satellite radio 375      
Sunroof 1,000 900 900 900
Satellite radio 331      
Sunroof 883 747 747 747
Options (change) 1,375 900 900 900
Options (change) 1,214 747 747 747
Destination 700 685 685 685
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $19,990 $29,835 $33,340 $40,895
Total Invoice $18,954 $28,128 $31,440 $38,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,605
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelNew BeetleG8G8G8
Trim2.5LBaseGTGXP
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7230, 11230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$19,990$29,835$33,340$40,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-3,700-5,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$27,110$29,640$35,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,530$8,660
Total Invoice$18,954$28,128$31,440$38,673
Adjustments for Features0-2,569-3,489-4,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$25,559$27,951$33,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,392$8,267

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelNew BeetleG8G8G8
Trim2.5LBaseGTGXP
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25   
Outside temperature display$50   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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$1,615$4,340$5,315$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$3,700$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,569-3,489-4,847

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20092009
ModelNew BeetleG8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in114.8 in
Length161.1 in196.1 in
Width67.9 in74.8 in
Height59.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft317.5 ft3

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