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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: $19,624

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,254

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleGolf / GTI
TrimSSEGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $20,340
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $18,526
CD changer, remote 499 499 499
Sunroof 1,000    
Luxury Package     1,240
CD changer, remote 340 340 323
Sunroof 883    
Luxury Package     1,095
Options (change) 1,499 499 1,739
Options (change) 1,223 340 1,418
Destination 650 650 630
Total Price $19,624 $21,674 $22,709
Total Invoice $18,254 $20,528 $20,574

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,094
Model Year200820082006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleGolf / GTI
TrimSSEGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5180hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$19,624$21,674$22,709
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,624$20,209$22,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$18,254$20,528$20,574
Adjustments for Features0-1,388-226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,254$19,140$20,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$886$0

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

Model Year200820082006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleGolf / GTI
TrimSSEGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear wiper  $175
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$425$1,890$675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,388-226

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

Model Year20082006
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in98.9 in
Length161.1 in164.9 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height59.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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