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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: $19,549

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,289

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5LTDIGTISSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,200 $25,095 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $19,195 $24,192 $24,091 $16,381 $19,538
Convenience and Sunroof Package 3,000        
Floor mats 235        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,695      
Heated front seats       225  
iPod integration       199 199
Sunroof       1,000  
Convenience and Sunroof Package 2,880        
Floor mats 185        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,627      
Heated front seats       199  
iPod integration       176 176
Sunroof       883  
Options (change) 3,235 1,695 0 1,424 199
Options (change) 3,065 1,627 0 1,258 176
Destination 820 820 820 650 650
Total Price $24,050 $27,715 $25,915 $19,549 $21,374
Total Invoice $23,080 $26,639 $24,911 $18,289 $20,364

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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: $1,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,152
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5LTDIGTISSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6M6M6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$24,050$27,715$25,915$19,549$21,374
Adjustments for Features-2,750-2,850-1,8250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,300$24,865$24,090$19,549$20,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,565$2,790$0$575
Total Invoice$23,080$26,639$24,911$18,289$20,364
Adjustments for Features-2,639-2,739-1,7540-1,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,441$23,900$23,157$18,289$19,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,459$2,716$0$884

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

Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5LTDIGTISSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
6-speed manual $150$150  
5-speed manual   $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $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   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
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  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,225$3,200$1,375$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$2,850$1,825$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,639-2,739-1,7540-1,191

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

Model Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTINew Beetle
Body4dr 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 2.5L

Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested164080%
Total Not Requested40020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

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

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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