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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,706

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,088

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Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSSETDIGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $24,235 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $23,266 $23,035 $32,631
Heated front seats 225        
Sunroof 1,000        
iPod integration 199 199      
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,729   1,500
Sunroof and Convenience Package       2,280  
Heated front seats 199        
Sunroof 883        
iPod integration 176 176      
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651   1,440
Sunroof and Convenience Package       2,189  
Options (change) 1,903 678 1,729 2,280 1,500
Options (change) 1,568 486 1,651 2,189 1,440
Destination 650 650 770 770 770
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $26,734 $27,045 $36,260
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $25,687 $25,994 $34,841

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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: $4,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,926
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSSETDIGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$26,734$27,045$36,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,250-2,400-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$24,484$24,645$29,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$161$5,076
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$25,687$25,994$34,841
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-2,162-2,307-6,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$23,525$23,687$28,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$162$4,878

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

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSSETDIGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
HD radio   $50 
Navigation system  $600 $600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$325$1,575$2,575$2,725$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,250$2,400$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-2,162-2,307-6,438

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

Model Year20082012
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 Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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