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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,706

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimTDIGTIRSSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,235 $23,995 $33,990 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $23,266 $23,035 $32,631 $16,381 $19,538
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,729   1,500    
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,280      
Heated front seats       225  
iPod integration       199 199
Rear spoiler       479 479
Sunroof       1,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651   1,440    
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,189      
Heated front seats       199  
iPod integration       176 176
Rear spoiler       310 310
Sunroof       883  
Options (change) 1,729 2,280 1,500 1,903 678
Options (change) 1,651 2,189 1,440 1,568 486
Destination 770 770 770 650 650
Total Price $26,734 $27,045 $36,260 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $25,687 $25,994 $34,841 $18,599 $20,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,926
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimTDIGTIRSSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,734$27,045$36,260$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-2,250-2,400-6,7000-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,484$24,645$29,560$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$161$5,076$0$575
Total Invoice$25,687$25,994$34,841$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-2,162-2,307-6,4380-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,525$23,687$28,403$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$162$4,878$0$892

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

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimTDIGTIRSSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
HD radio $50   
Navigation system$600 $600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,725$7,025$325$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$2,400$6,700$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,162-2,307-6,4380-1,183

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

Model Year20122008
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

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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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