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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: $24,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,080

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182014
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimCoastSEDune2.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $19,995
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $19,195
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130  
Floor mats 235 235 235 235
Convenience and Sunroof Package       3,000
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100  
Floor mats 185 185 185 185
Convenience and Sunroof Package       2,880
Options (change) 365 365 365 3,235
Options (change) 285 285 285 3,065
Destination 850 850 850 820
Total Price $24,335 $25,235 $28,005 $24,050
Total Invoice $23,329 $24,193 $26,854 $23,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $887
Model Year2018201820182014
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimCoastSEDune2.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$24,335$25,235$28,005$24,050
Adjustments for Features-1,185-1,760-1,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,150$23,475$26,070$24,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,329$24,193$26,854$23,080
Adjustments for Features-1,136-1,687-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,193$22,506$24,999$23,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$2,806$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182014
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimCoastSEDune2.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
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 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration   $100
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port$25$25$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 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,660$4,235$4,410$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$1,760$1,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,136-1,687-1,8550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182014
ModelBeetleGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in101.5 in
Length168.4 in165.4 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,025 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 Golf / GTI 2.5L

Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested184090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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