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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimTurboGTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $25,095
Base Invoice $22,459 $24,091
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 6,700 5,700
Options (change) 6,332 5,472
Destination 770 820
Total Price $30,865 $31,615
Total Invoice $29,561 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $289
Model Year20122014
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimTurboGTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$30,865$31,615
Adjustments for Features0-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$31,060
Total Invoice$29,561$30,383
Adjustments for Features0-533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$29,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimTurboGTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$1,920$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-533

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in101.5 in
Length168.4 in165.4 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft346.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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