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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,624

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,254

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimGTISSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,340 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $18,526 $16,381 $19,538
Luxury Package 1,240    
CD changer, remote 499 499 499
Sunroof   1,000  
Luxury Package 1,095    
CD changer, remote 323 340 340
Sunroof   883  
Options (change) 1,739 1,499 499
Options (change) 1,418 1,223 340
Destination 630 650 650
Total Price $22,709 $19,624 $21,674
Total Invoice $20,574 $18,254 $20,528

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,094
Model Year200620082008
ModelGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimGTISSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,709$19,624$21,674
Adjustments for Features-2500-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,459$19,624$20,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$20,574$18,254$20,528
Adjustments for Features-2260-1,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,348$18,254$19,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$886

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

Model Year200620082008
ModelGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimGTISSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$675$425$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-2260-1,388

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

Model Year20062008
ModelGolf / GTINew Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in98.7 in
Length164.9 in161.1 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height56.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,935 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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