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2016 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,965

2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,001

2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $1,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim1.8T SECoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,350 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $20,497 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Xenon HID headlights 795 895    
Floor mats   235 235 235
Xenon HID headlights 684 770    
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 795 1,130 235 235
Options (change) 684 955 185 185
Destination 820 850 850 850
Total Price $22,965 $25,100 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $22,001 $23,999 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2018 Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $311
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim1.8T SECoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 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$22,965$25,100$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,415-2,490-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,965$22,685$22,615$25,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0$2,595
Total Invoice$22,001$23,999$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-2,309-2,390-2,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,001$21,690$21,703$24,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13$2,506

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Features Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim1.8T SECoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25 $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
Vehicle health reports$0 $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$200 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$1,150$3,565$3,640$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415$2,490$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,309-2,390-2,558

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelBeetleBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in100.0 in
Length168.4 in168.4 in
Width71.2 in71.2 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,948 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
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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