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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelRabbit / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimGTISSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,230 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $21,656 $16,381 $19,538
iPod integration 199 199 199
Heated front seats   225  
Rear spoiler   479 479
Sunroof   1,000  
iPod integration 176 176 176
Heated front seats   199  
Rear spoiler   310 310
Sunroof   883  
Options (change) 199 1,903 678
Options (change) 176 1,568 486
Destination 700 650 650
Total Price $24,129 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $22,532 $18,599 $20,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,451
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,458
Model Year200920082008
ModelRabbit / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimGTISSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$24,129$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-2,6500-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,479$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$22,532$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-2,4750-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,057$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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

Model Year200920082008
ModelRabbit / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimGTISSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,775$125$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4750-1,183

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

Model Year20092008
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 New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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