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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: $26,805

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelRabbit / GTIBeetle
TrimR32SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,990 $23,045
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 1,800 2,865
Options (change) 1,589 2,435
Destination 650 895
Total Price $35,440 $26,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,806
Model Year20082019
ModelRabbit / GTIBeetle
TrimR32SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,440$26,805
Adjustments for Features-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,975$26,805

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082019
ModelRabbit / GTIBeetle
TrimR32SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $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 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
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 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,075$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082019
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 Weight2,976 lb.3,013 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 Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

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