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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $7,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $7,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleRabbit / GTI
TrimSER32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $32,990
Base Invoice $23,058 $31,283
Premium Package 2,500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Floor mats 235  
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 2,150  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Floor mats 185  
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 2,865 1,800
Options (change) 2,435 1,589
Destination 850 650
Total Price $27,735 $35,440
Total Invoice $26,343 $33,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,793
Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleRabbit / GTI
TrimSER32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,735$35,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$33,975
Total Invoice$26,343$33,522
Adjustments for Features0-1,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$32,136

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleRabbit / GTI
TrimSER32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,610$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,386

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleRabbit / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in101.5 in
Length168.4 in165.8 in
Width71.2 in69.3 in
Height58.5 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft341.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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