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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: $1,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew Beetle
TrimBaseTDIGTIR2.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,995 $24,235 $23,995 $33,990 $17,915
Base Invoice $17,275 $23,266 $23,035 $32,631 $17,040
Convenience and Sunroof Package 2,660        
Floor mats 235        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,729   1,500  
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,280    
Satellite radio         375
Sunroof         1,000
Convenience and Sunroof Package 2,554        
Floor mats 185        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651   1,440  
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,189    
Satellite radio         331
Sunroof         883
Options (change) 2,895 1,729 2,280 1,500 1,375
Options (change) 2,739 1,651 2,189 1,440 1,214
Destination 770 770 770 770 700
Total Price $21,660 $26,734 $27,045 $36,260 $19,990
Total Invoice $20,784 $25,687 $25,994 $34,841 $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: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $870
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew Beetle
TrimBaseTDIGTIR2.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$21,660$26,734$27,045$36,260$19,990
Adjustments for Features-1,000-2,350-2,500-6,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,660$24,384$24,545$29,460$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,724$3,885$8,800$0
Total Invoice$20,784$25,687$25,994$34,841$18,954
Adjustments for Features-960-2,258-2,403-6,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,824$23,429$23,591$28,307$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,605$3,767$8,483$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew Beetle
TrimBaseTDIGTIR2.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$175 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325  
CD player $125 $125$125
HD radio$50 $50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system $600 $600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125  
Headlight washers   $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$1,625$2,975$3,125$7,425$625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$2,350$2,500$6,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-960-2,258-2,403-6,5340

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

Model Year20122009
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

Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested139074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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%

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