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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: $8,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleGolf / GTI
TrimSSEGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $28,025
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $26,904
Heated front seats 225    
iPod integration 199 199  
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Sunroof 1,000    
Heated front seats 199    
iPod integration 176 176  
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Sunroof 883    
Options (change) 1,903 678 0
Options (change) 1,568 486 0
Destination 650 650 820
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $28,845
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $27,724

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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: $3,867
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,367
Model Year200820082016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleGolf / GTI
TrimSSEGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$28,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$23,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$27,724
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-4,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$22,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0

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

Model Year200820082016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleGolf / GTI
TrimSSEGTI SE
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
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,075$2,325$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-4,758

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

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

Model Year20082016
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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