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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimR-Line SELR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $33,990
Base Invoice $31,249 $32,631
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 130 1,500
Options (change) 100 1,440
Destination 820 770
Total Price $33,500 $36,260
Total Invoice $32,169 $34,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,579
Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimR-Line SELR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,500$36,260
Adjustments for Features-9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,555$36,260
Total Invoice$32,169$34,841
Adjustments for Features-9070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,262$34,841

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimR-Line SELR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
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 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,095$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9070

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in101.5 in
Length168.4 in165.4 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,326 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 Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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