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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSEGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $35,070
Base Invoice $23,058 $33,667
Premium Package 2,500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Floor mats 235  
Premium Package 2,150  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Floor mats 185  
Options (change) 2,865 0
Options (change) 2,435 0
Destination 850 850
Total Price $27,735 $35,920
Total Invoice $26,343 $34,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,196
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSEGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,735$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$31,780
Total Invoice$26,343$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-3,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$30,539

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

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSEGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display $0
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,335$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,978

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI features.

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

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in103.8 in
Length168.4 in167.6 in
Width71.2 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft353.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested135054%
Total Not Requested115046%

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