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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: $23,509

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,581

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,280

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetle
TrimGTITurboR-Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,340 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $18,526 $22,747 $28,930
Leather Package 800    
Luxury Package 1,240    
CD changer, remote 499    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Leather Package 706    
Luxury Package 1,095    
CD changer, remote 323    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Options (change) 2,539 5,600 0
Options (change) 2,124 5,376 0
Destination 630 795 795
Total Price $23,509 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $21,280 $28,918 $29,725

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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: $4,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,312
Model Year200620132013
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetle
TrimGTITurboR-Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$23,509$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-2,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,509$27,670$28,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$21,280$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,326-2,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,280$26,592$27,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$567

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620132013
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetle
TrimGTITurboR-Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Total Value of Features$600$3,020$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,326-2,566

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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 Year20062013
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 Weight2,935 lb.2,940 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

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested207543%
Total Not Requested275057%

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