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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: $24,945

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune   
Difference: $870

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,955

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune   
Difference: $860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T DuneR-Line SELGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,995 $32,550 $24,995
Base Invoice $23,035 $31,249 $23,995
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100  
Options (change) 130 130 0
Options (change) 100 100 0
Destination 820 820 820
Total Price $24,945 $33,500 $25,815
Total Invoice $23,955 $32,169 $24,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,527
Model Year201720172017
ModelBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T DuneR-Line SELGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$24,945$33,500$25,815
Adjustments for Features-695-5,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,250$28,230$25,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,980$0
Total Invoice$23,955$32,169$24,815
Adjustments for Features-667-5,0610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,288$27,108$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,820$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172017
ModelBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T DuneR-Line SELGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,395$6,970$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$5,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-667-5,0610

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,019 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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