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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,674

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,806

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,423

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 / TDITDIGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $23,225 $23,695
Base Invoice $16,107 $22,297 $22,747
Package 1 1,390    
All-weather floor mats 99 235 235
Satellite radio 375    
Cold Weather Package   250  
Sunroof   1,000 2,100
Package 1 1,291    
All-weather floor mats 64 176 176
Satellite radio 331    
Cold Weather Package   215  
Sunroof   860 2,016
Options (change) 1,864 1,485 2,335
Options (change) 1,686 1,251 2,192
Destination 630 770 770
Total Price $19,674 $25,480 $26,800
Total Invoice $18,423 $24,318 $25,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,857
Model Year200620112011
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 / TDITDIGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,674$25,480$26,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,135-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,674$23,345$24,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$940
Total Invoice$18,423$24,318$25,709
Adjustments for Features0-2,038-2,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,423$22,280$23,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,016

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620112011
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 / TDITDIGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$225$2,360$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,038-2,413

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in101.5 in
Length161.1 in165.4 in
Width67.9 in70.3 in
Height59.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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