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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimTurboGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $35,070
Base Invoice $22,459 $33,667
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Options (change) 5,600 0
Options (change) 5,276 0
Destination 770 850
Total Price $29,765 $35,920
Total Invoice $28,505 $34,517

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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: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $266
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimTurboGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$29,765$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-5,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$29,940
Total Invoice$28,505$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-5,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$28,771

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimTurboGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,520$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,746

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in103.8 in
Length168.4 in167.6 in
Width71.2 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,940 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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