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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: $13,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew Beetle
TrimGTI SEGTI Autobahn2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,665 $36,945 $17,915
Satellite radio     375
Sunroof     1,000
Satellite radio     331
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 0 0 1,375
Options (change) 0 0 1,214
Destination 995 995 700
Total Price $33,660 $37,940 $19,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,229
Model Year202120212009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew Beetle
TrimGTI SEGTI Autobahn2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4228hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,660$37,940$19,990
Adjustments for Features-6,925-10,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,735$27,640$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0

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

Model Year202120212009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTINew Beetle
TrimGTI SEGTI Autobahn2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,100$11,475$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,925$10,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-205-2700

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

Model Year20212009
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 Weight2,874 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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