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2012 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,165

2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $60

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5LCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $19,003 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Sunroof Package 2,500      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Wheel locks   80 80 80
Floor mats   235 235 235
Sunroof Package 2,400      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056      
Wheel locks   60 60 60
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 3,600 315 315 315
Options (change) 3,456 245 245 245
Destination 770 850 850 850
Total Price $24,165 $24,285 $25,185 $27,955
Total Invoice $23,229 $23,289 $24,153 $26,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $961
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5LCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,165$24,285$25,185$27,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,065-1,640-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,165$23,220$23,545$26,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$23,229$23,289$24,153$26,814
Adjustments for Features0-1,021-1,573-1,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$22,268$22,580$25,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5LCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$1,750$2,815$3,390$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065$1,640$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,021-1,573-1,741

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in100.0 in
Length168.4 in168.4 in
Width71.2 in71.2 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,983 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157586%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
2018 Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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