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2018 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,815

2018 Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,403

2018 Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelBeetleBeetle
TrimSER-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $32,550
Base Invoice $23,058 $31,249
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Wheel locks 80 80
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Wheel locks 60 60
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100
Options (change) 2,945 210
Options (change) 2,495 160
Destination 850 820
Total Price $27,815 $33,580
Total Invoice $26,403 $32,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,305
Model Year20182017
ModelBeetleBeetle
TrimSER-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,815$33,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,815$31,995
Total Invoice$26,403$32,229
Adjustments for Features0-1,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,403$30,708

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Features Comparison: 2018 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
ModelBeetleBeetle
TrimSER-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,315$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,521

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,012 lb.3,104 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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

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