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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: $29,870

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $2,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,137

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $2,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelBeetleG8G8
TrimR-Line SELBaseGT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $26,910 $29,310
Base Invoice $30,193 $25,564 $27,844
Premium Package   1,375 1,250
Sunroof   900 900
Premium Package   1,141 1,038
Sunroof   747 747
Options (change) 0 2,275 2,150
Options (change) 0 1,888 1,785
Destination 820 685 685
Total Price $32,270 $29,870 $32,145
Total Invoice $31,013 $28,137 $30,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $983
Model Year201620082008
ModelBeetleG8G8
TrimR-Line SELBaseGT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4256hp V6361hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,270$29,870$32,145
Adjustments for Features-1,9700-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,300$29,870$31,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300
Total Invoice$31,013$28,137$30,314
Adjustments for Features-1,8930-919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,120$28,137$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,258

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year201620082008
ModelBeetleG8G8
TrimR-Line SELBaseGT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$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
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
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  
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$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,910$2,940$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8930-919

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20162008
ModelBeetleG8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in114.8 in
Length168.4 in196.1 in
Width71.2 in74.8 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,013 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
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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