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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,037

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSSE2.5LTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $19,795 $23,395
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $19,003 $22,459
Heated front seats 225      
iPod integration 199 199    
Sunroof 1,000      
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Sunroof Package     2,500  
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Heated front seats 199      
iPod integration 176 176    
Sunroof 883      
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Sunroof Package     2,400  
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Options (change) 1,903 678 2,500 3,000
Options (change) 1,568 486 2,400 2,880
Destination 650 650 770 770
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $23,065 $27,165
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $22,173 $26,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,089
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSSE2.5LTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$23,065$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,545-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$21,520$24,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$3,425
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$22,173$26,109
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-1,485-2,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$20,688$23,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$3,287

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSSE2.5LTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$425$1,675$1,970$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,545$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-1,485-2,134

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelNew BeetleBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in99.9 in
Length161.1 in168.4 in
Width67.9 in71.2 in
Height59.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%

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