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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: $2,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimR-Line SELGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $35,070
Base Invoice $31,249 $33,667
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Options (change) 130 0
Options (change) 100 0
Destination 820 850
Total Price $33,500 $35,920
Total Invoice $32,169 $34,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107
Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimR-Line SELGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4220hp 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$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$33,365
Total Invoice$32,169$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$32,062

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimR-Line SELGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
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 
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
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display $0
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,195$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,455

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in103.8 in
Length168.4 in167.6 in
Width71.2 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,019 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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