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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,957

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimGTITurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,340 $23,395
Base Invoice $18,526 $22,459
Leather Package 800  
Luxury Package 1,240  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather Package 706  
Luxury Package 1,095  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,040 5,700
Options (change) 1,801 5,472
Destination 630 770
Total Price $23,010 $29,865
Total Invoice $20,957 $28,701

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,698
Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimGTITurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,010$29,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,010$26,695
Total Invoice$20,957$28,701
Adjustments for Features0-3,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,957$25,655

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimGTITurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$275$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,046

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in99.9 in
Length164.9 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height56.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,978 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1215100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Total Requested97545%
Total Not Requested120055%

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