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

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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,270

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,293

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelRabbit / GTIBeetle
TrimGTIR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,800 $32,550
Base Invoice $21,258 $31,249
Autobahn Package 3,020  
Navigation system 1,800  
iPod integration 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Autobahn Package 2,796  
Navigation system 1,589  
iPod integration 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 4,820 130
Options (change) 4,385 100
Destination 650 820
Total Price $28,270 $33,500
Total Invoice $26,293 $32,169

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,472
Model Year20082017
ModelRabbit / GTIBeetle
TrimGTIR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$28,270$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,270$29,955
Total Invoice$26,293$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-3,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,293$28,765

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelRabbit / GTIBeetle
TrimGTIR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,250$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,404

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelRabbit / GTIBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in100.0 in
Length165.8 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height58.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft329.9 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%

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