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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew Beetle
TrimTDIGTI2.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,225 $23,695 $17,915
Base Invoice $22,297 $22,747 $17,040
Cold Weather Package 250    
Sunroof 1,000 2,100 1,000
Satellite radio     375
Cold Weather Package 215    
Sunroof 860 2,016 883
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 1,250 2,100 1,375
Options (change) 1,075 2,016 1,214
Destination 770 770 700
Total Price $25,245 $26,565 $19,990
Total Invoice $24,142 $25,533 $18,954

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,304
Model Year201120112009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew Beetle
TrimTDIGTI2.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,245$26,565$19,990
Adjustments for Features-1,970-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,275$24,040$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$0
Total Invoice$24,142$25,533$18,954
Adjustments for Features-1,884-2,4270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,258$23,106$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$848$0

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

Model Year201120112009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew Beetle
TrimTDIGTI2.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,345$2,900$375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,884-2,4270

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

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTINew Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in98.7 in
Length165.4 in161.1 in
Width70.3 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 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 Room52.8 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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