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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,846

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
TrimSSEGTIR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $22,800 $32,990
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $21,258 $31,283
Heated front seats 225      
iPod integration 199 199 199 199
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Sunroof 1,000   1,000  
Cold Weather Package     225  
Heated front seats 199      
iPod integration 176 176 176 176
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Sunroof 883   883  
Cold Weather Package     199  
Options (change) 1,903 678 1,424 199
Options (change) 1,568 486 1,258 176
Destination 650 650 650 650
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $24,874 $33,839
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $23,166 $32,109

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,099
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
TrimSSEGTIR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM5T6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$24,874$33,839
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,650-7,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$22,224$26,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$4,440
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$23,166$32,109
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-2,468-6,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$20,698$25,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$4,603

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
TrimSSEGTIR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$200$1,450$2,850$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,650$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-2,468-6,808

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI features.

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

Model Year20082008
ModelNew BeetleRabbit / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in101.5 in
Length161.1 in165.8 in
Width67.9 in69.3 in
Height59.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,976 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft341.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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