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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: $4,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRabbit / GTI
TrimSSEGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $23,230
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $21,656
Heated front seats 225    
iPod integration 199 199 199
Sunroof 1,000    
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Heated front seats 199    
iPod integration 176 176 176
Sunroof 883    
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Options (change) 1,903 678 199
Options (change) 1,568 486 176
Destination 650 650 700
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $24,129
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $22,532

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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: $1,451
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,458
Model Year200820082009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRabbit / GTI
TrimSSEGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$24,129
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$21,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$22,532
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$20,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0

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

Model Year200820082009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRabbit / GTI
TrimSSEGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$125$1,375$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-2,475

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

Model Year20082009
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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