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

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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,928

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $4,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,392

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $4,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTINew Beetle
TrimGTIR322.5 / TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,800 $32,990 $17,180
Base Invoice $21,258 $31,283 $16,107
Autobahn Package 3,020    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 99
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
CD changer, remote     499
Autobahn Package 2,796    
All-weather floor mats 145 145 64
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
CD changer, remote     340
Options (change) 3,205 185 4,118
Options (change) 2,941 145 3,655
Destination 650 650 630
Total Price $26,655 $33,825 $21,928
Total Invoice $24,849 $32,078 $20,392

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,439
Model Year200820082006
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTINew Beetle
TrimGTIR322.5 / TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionM6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10250, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$26,655$33,825$21,928
Adjustments for Features-2,165-5,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,490$28,235$21,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,745$0
Total Invoice$24,849$32,078$20,392
Adjustments for Features-2,018-5,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,831$26,777$20,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,946$0

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

Model Year200820082006
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTINew Beetle
TrimGTIR322.5 / TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,915$6,340$750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$5,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,018-5,3010

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

Model Year20082006
ModelRabbit / GTINew Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in98.7 in
Length165.8 in161.1 in
Width69.3 in67.9 in
Height58.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested201579%
Total Not Requested55021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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