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- Invoice Price: $16,381 - $24,446
MPG: 28 mpg Hwy, 20 mpg City
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Equipment
Total Number of Trims: 6Mechanical
| Options | Options | Options | Options | Options | Options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | 2.5L I-5 | 2.5L I-5 | 2.5L I-5 | 2.5L I-5 | 2.5L I-5 |
| Engine - valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake assist | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Drive type | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | regular | regular | regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | strut | strut | strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Front shocks | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Rear anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear shocks | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Sequential shift control | Tiptronic | Tiptronic | Tiptronic | Tiptronic | Tiptronic | Tiptronic |
| Transmission | 5-spd man w/OD | 6-spd w/OD | 6-spd w/OD | 6-spd w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 6-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio | 3.65 | 3.87 | 3.87 | 3.87 | 3.65 | 3.87 |
| Traction control | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
Exterior
| Antenna | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | window grid | window grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body material | composite/galvanized steel | composite/galvanized steel | composite/galvanized steel | composite/galvanized steel | composite/galvanized steel | composite/galvanized steel |
| Paint | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Door count | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Rear cargo door | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | light | light | light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Heated door mirrors | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Sunroof | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | NA | NA |
| Convertible top | NA | NA | NA | NA | manual | power |
| Convertible roof glass rear window | NA | NA | NA | NA | std | std |
| Spoiler | lip | lip | lip | lip | NA | NA |
| Tires | P205/55HR16 BSW AS | P225/45HR17 BSW AS | P225/45HR17 BSW AS | P225/45HR17 BSW AS | P205/55HR16 BSW AS | P225/45HR17 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" silver alloy | 17" silver alloy | 17" silver alloy | 17" silver alloy | 16" silver alloy | 17" silver alloy |
| Spare tire and wheel | full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Headlights | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Daytime running lights | std | std | std | std | std | std |
Interior
| Tachometer | std | std | std | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low fuel warning | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - glovebox | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - map lights | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | fade | fade | fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Lighting - cargo light | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear view mirror | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Seatback storage pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Steering wheel material | plastic/vinyl | leather | leather | leather | plastic/vinyl | leather |
| Air conditioning, front | manual | manual | manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Air filter | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Underseat ducts | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Clock | in-overhead console | in-overhead console | in-overhead console | in-overhead console | in-overhead console | in-overhead console |
| Cupholders | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | plastic/rubber | leather | leather | leather | plastic/rubber | leather |
| Overhead console | NA | NA | NA | NA | mini | mini |
| Floor console | full | full | full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | rubber front and rear | carpet front | carpet front | carpet front | rubber front and rear | carpet front |
| Instrumentation | analog | analog | analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Airbags, frontal | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts | front | front | front | front | NA | NA |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | front | front | front | front | front | front |
Warranty
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | 144/unlimited | 144/unlimited | 144/unlimited | 144/unlimited | 144/unlimited | 144/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
Comfort
| Front seat type | bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard seating | 4 passengers | 4 passengers | 4 passengers | 4 passengers | 4 passengers | 4 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front armrests | center | center | center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats | full bench | full bench | full bench | full bench | bench | bench |
| Rear armrest | NA | NA | NA | NA | with pass-thru | with pass-thru |
| Rear head restraints | 2 - w/tilt | 2 - w/tilt | 2 - w/tilt | 2 - w/tilt | 2 - fixed | 2 - fixed |
| Seat trim | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
Convenience
| Exterior temperature display | std | std | std | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise control | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| 12V DC power outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front windows | power | power | power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Fuel door release | power | power | power | power | power | power |
| Remote trunk release | power | power | power | power | power | power |
| Retained accessory power | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Occupancy sensor | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Door curb lights | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated entry | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Remote keyless entry | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Panic alarm | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Door locks | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Ignition disable | Immobilizer III | Immobilizer III | Immobilizer III | Immobilizer III | Immobilizer III | Immobilizer III |
| Theft deterrent radio | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Low tire pressure warning | std | std | std | std | std | std |
Entertainment
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD player | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| CD changer compatible | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| MP3 capability | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Auxiliary input jack | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 performance | 6 performance | 6 performance | 10 | 10 performance |
| Amplifier | NA | std | std | std | NA | std |
| S 2dr HatchbackOptions | SE 2dr HatchbackOptions | Triple White 2dr HatchbackOptions | Black Tie Edition 2dr HatchbackOptions | S 2dr ConvertibleOptions | SE 2dr ConvertibleOptions |
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