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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: $25,235

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,193

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimSEDuneGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $26,790 $27,785
Base Invoice $23,058 $25,719 $26,673
Floor mats 235 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130  
Driver Assistance Package     695
Lighting Package     995
Floor mats 185 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100  
Driver Assistance Package     598
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 365 365 1,690
Options (change) 285 285 1,454
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $25,235 $28,005 $30,295
Total Invoice $24,193 $26,854 $28,947

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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: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,235
Model Year201820182015
ModelBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimSEDuneGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,235$28,005$30,295
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,235$27,830$28,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,595$0
Total Invoice$24,193$26,854$28,947
Adjustments for Features0-168-1,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,193$26,686$27,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,493$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182015
ModelBeetleBeetleGolf / GTI
TrimSEDuneGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,785$3,960$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-168-1,519

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,013 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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