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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $18,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5LSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,915 $23,655 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $17,040 $0 $29,252 $33,667
Satellite radio 375      
Sunroof 1,000      
Satellite radio 331      
Sunroof 883      
Options (change) 1,375 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,214 0 0 0
Destination 700 850 850 850
Total Price $19,990 $24,505 $31,320 $35,920
Total Invoice $18,954 $850 $30,102 $34,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,248
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5LSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5170hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$19,990$24,505$31,320$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-6,925-10,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$20,355$24,395$25,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,040$5,265
Total Invoice$18,954$850$30,102$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-144-6,656-9,898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$706$23,446$24,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,740$23,913

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

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5LSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,175$5,325$8,100$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$6,925$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-6,656-9,898

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

Model Year20092018
ModelNew BeetleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in103.8 in
Length161.1 in167.6 in
Width67.9 in70.8 in
Height59.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft353.7 ft3

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