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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: $26,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,710

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimTDITDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,225 $24,595
Base Invoice $22,297 $23,611
Cold Weather Package 250  
Navigation system 595  
Sunroof 1,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   2,900
Cold Weather Package 215  
Navigation system 512  
Sunroof 860  
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   2,784
Options (change) 2,945 4,000
Options (change) 2,643 3,840
Destination 770 820
Total Price $26,940 $29,415
Total Invoice $25,710 $28,271

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,441
Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimTDITDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG29/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,940$29,415
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,940$29,290
Total Invoice$25,710$28,271
Adjustments for Features0-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,710$28,151

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimTDITDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,025$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in100.0 in
Length165.4 in168.4 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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