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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTINew Beetle
TrimGTIR322.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,800 $32,990 $17,915
Base Invoice $21,258 $31,283 $17,040
Cold Weather Package 225    
Sunroof 1,000   1,000
Satellite radio     375
Cold Weather Package 199    
Sunroof 883   883
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 1,225 0 1,375
Options (change) 1,082 0 1,214
Destination 650 650 700
Total Price $24,675 $33,640 $19,990
Total Invoice $22,990 $31,933 $18,954

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,520
Model Year200820082009
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTINew Beetle
TrimGTIR322.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionM6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10250, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,675$33,640$19,990
Adjustments for Features-2,700-7,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,975$26,415$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,440$0
Total Invoice$22,990$31,933$18,954
Adjustments for Features-2,516-6,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,474$25,075$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,601$0

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

Model Year200820082009
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTINew Beetle
TrimGTIR322.5L
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $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 player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75$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$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,900$7,425$200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$7,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,516-6,8580

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

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

Model Year20082009
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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