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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: $29,840

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $950

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,580

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $1,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimR-LineGSRGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $28,025
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $26,904
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
Lighting Package     995
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 5,300 0 995
Options (change) 5,088 0 856
Destination 820 795 820
Total Price $31,115 $30,790 $29,840
Total Invoice $29,903 $29,590 $28,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,876
Model Year201420142016
ModelBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimR-LineGSRGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$31,115$30,790$29,840
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$30,540$28,685
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$29,903$29,590$28,580
Adjustments for Features0-240-1,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,903$29,350$27,474
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420142016
ModelBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimR-LineGSRGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,520$2,770$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-1,106

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142016
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in103.8 in
Length168.4 in167.5 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,988 lb.2,902 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested282561%
Total Not Requested180039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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