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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: $29,510

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $935

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,360

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimTDITDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,235 $25,330
Base Invoice $23,266 $24,317
Tech Package 3,405  
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   3,195
Tech Package 3,268  
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   3,067
Options (change) 4,505 4,295
Options (change) 4,324 4,123
Destination 770 820
Total Price $29,510 $30,445
Total Invoice $28,360 $29,260

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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: $1,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,097
Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimTDITDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG31/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,510$30,445
Adjustments for Features-2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,305$30,445
Total Invoice$28,360$29,260
Adjustments for Features-1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,163$29,260

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimTDITDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$2,475$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122015
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.3,241 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%

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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

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