Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,251

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,978

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimCoastSEDuneGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $20,340
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $18,526
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Luxury Package       1,240
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Luxury Package       1,095
Options (change) 235 235 235 1,240
Options (change) 185 185 185 1,095
Destination 850 850 850 630
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $22,210
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $20,251

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Beetle dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $645
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimCoastSEDuneGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$22,210
Adjustments for Features-3,775-4,350-4,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,430$20,755$23,350$22,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$20,251
Adjustments for Features-3,623-4,175-4,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,606$19,918$22,411$20,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimCoastSEDuneGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,700$4,875$350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$4,350$4,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,623-4,175-4,3430

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182006
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in98.9 in
Length168.4 in164.9 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.2,978 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft341.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.