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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: $19,974

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S   
Difference: $4,126

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,911

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S   
Difference: $4,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleRabbit / GTI
TrimCoastSEDuneS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $16,300
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $15,456
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130  
Cold Weather Package       225
205/55HR16       450
iPod integration       199
Sunroof       1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100  
Cold Weather Package       199
205/55HR16       398
iPod integration       176
Sunroof       883
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,099
Options (change) 130 130 130 2,974
Options (change) 100 100 100 2,755
Destination 850 850 850 700
Total Price $24,100 $25,000 $27,770 $19,974
Total Invoice $23,144 $24,008 $26,669 $18,911

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,756
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,957
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleRabbit / GTI
TrimCoastSEDuneS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,100$25,000$27,770$19,974
Adjustments for Features-2,370-2,945-3,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,730$22,055$24,650$19,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,144$24,008$26,669$18,911
Adjustments for Features-2,276-2,828-2,9960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,868$21,180$23,673$18,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleRabbit / GTI
TrimCoastSEDuneS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,045$4,620$4,795$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$2,945$3,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,276-2,828-2,9960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,012 lb.3,032 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S

205/55HR16 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55HR16 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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