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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelBeetleGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $24,200 $34,195
Base Invoice $23,058 $23,232 $32,827
Premium Package 2,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 235    
Autobahn Package   6,195  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Premium Package 2,150    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 185    
Autobahn Package   5,947  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 2,865 6,195 1,720
Options (change) 2,435 5,947 1,651
Destination 850 795 795
Total Price $27,735 $31,190 $36,710
Total Invoice $26,343 $29,974 $35,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,875
Model Year201820132013
ModelBeetleGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,735$31,190$36,710
Adjustments for Features-1,3100-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,425$31,190$34,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$26,343$29,974$35,273
Adjustments for Features-1,2440-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,099$29,974$33,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820132013
ModelBeetleGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$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$50
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$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  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,885$2,575$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2440-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,013 lb.2,969 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested240056%
Total Not Requested185044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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