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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: $3,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,580

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimR-Line SELGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $28,025
Base Invoice $31,249 $26,904
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Lighting Package   995
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 130 995
Options (change) 100 856
Destination 820 820
Total Price $33,500 $29,840
Total Invoice $32,169 $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: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,625
Model Year20172016
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimR-Line SELGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
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$33,500$29,840
Adjustments for Features-2,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,455$29,840
Total Invoice$32,169$28,580
Adjustments for Features-1,9640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,205$28,580

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimR-Line SELGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,070$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9640

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
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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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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