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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelBeetleG8G8
TrimTurboGTGXP
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $31,755 $37,610
Base Invoice $22,459 $30,008 $35,541
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Premium Package   1,250  
Sunroof   900 900
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Premium Package   1,038  
Sunroof   747 747
Options (change) 4,600 2,150 900
Options (change) 4,416 1,785 747
Destination 770 685 685
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $28,765 $34,590 $40,895
Total Invoice $27,645 $32,478 $38,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,678
Model Year201220092009
ModelBeetleG8G8
TrimTurboGTGXP
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4361hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9230, 11230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$28,765$34,590$40,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,230-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$33,360$39,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,230
Total Invoice$27,645$32,478$38,673
Adjustments for Features0-1,155-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$31,323$37,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,116

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year201220092009
ModelBeetleG8G8
TrimTurboGTGXP
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop $100$100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$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$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,985$4,215$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,155-1,234

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleG8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in114.8 in
Length168.4 in196.1 in
Width71.2 in74.8 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft317.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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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