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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: $22,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620192019
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetle
TrimGTISESEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,340 $23,045 $25,995
Luxury Package 1,240    
Floor mats   235  
Luxury Package 1,095    
Floor mats   185  
Options (change) 1,240 235 0
Options (change) 1,095 185 0
Destination 630 895 895
Total Price $22,210 $24,175 $26,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,497
Model Year200620192019
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetle
TrimGTISESEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,210$24,175$26,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,210$19,825$22,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,830

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620192019
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetle
TrimGTISESEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$425$4,775$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-194-141

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062019
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in100.0 in
Length164.9 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height56.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,978 lb.3,012 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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