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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimGTITurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,995 $23,395
Base Invoice $23,035 $22,459
Autobahn Package 6,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Autobahn Package 5,760  
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 7,100 6,700
Options (change) 6,816 6,332
Destination 770 770
Total Price $31,865 $30,865
Total Invoice $30,621 $29,561

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $455
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimGTITurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,865$30,865
Adjustments for Features-6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,235$30,865
Total Invoice$30,621$29,561
Adjustments for Features-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,016$29,561

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimGTITurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,375$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050

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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 Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in99.9 in
Length165.4 in168.4 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,089 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested330078%
Total Not Requested95022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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