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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: $4,477

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $17,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSEGTI SEGTI AutobahnSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,655 $30,470 $35,070 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $0 $29,252 $33,667 $16,381 $19,538
Heated front seats       225  
iPod integration       199 199
Rear spoiler       479 479
Sunroof       1,000  
Heated front seats       199  
iPod integration       176 176
Rear spoiler       310 310
Sunroof       883  
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,903 678
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,568 486
Destination 850 850 850 650 650
Total Price $24,505 $31,320 $35,920 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $850 $30,102 $34,517 $18,599 $20,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,889
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSEGTI SEGTI AutobahnSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4220hp I4220hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M6M6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$24,505$31,320$35,920$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-4,050-6,825-10,2000-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,455$24,495$25,720$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,040$5,265$0$575
Total Invoice$850$30,102$34,517$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-140-6,560-9,8020-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$710$23,542$24,715$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,832$24,005$0$892

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

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSEGTI SEGTI AutobahnSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0 
6-speed manual $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
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  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
Navigation system  $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog lights $125$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,525$8,300$11,675$1,475$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$6,825$10,200$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-6,560-9,8020-1,183

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTINew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in98.7 in
Length167.6 in161.1 in
Width70.8 in67.9 in
Height58.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 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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