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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: $18,284

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,766

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,132

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 / TDIGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $24,995
Base Invoice $16,107 $23,995
Satellite radio 375  
All-weather floor mats 99 235
Satellite radio 331  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Options (change) 474 235
Options (change) 395 185
Destination 630 820
Total Price $18,284 $26,050
Total Invoice $17,132 $25,000

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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: $4,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,384
Model Year20062017
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 / TDIGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$18,284$26,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,284$22,420
Total Invoice$17,132$25,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,132$21,516

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

Model Year20062017
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 / TDIGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,484

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

Model Year20062017
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in103.8 in
Length161.1 in167.5 in
Width67.9 in70.5 in
Height59.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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