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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimRR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,990 $32,550
Base Invoice $32,631 $31,249
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 1,500 130
Options (change) 1,440 100
Destination 770 820
Total Price $36,260 $33,500
Total Invoice $34,841 $32,169

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,579
Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimRR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine256hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$36,260$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,260$32,555
Total Invoice$34,841$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,841$31,262

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimRR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $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 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,150$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-907

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,104 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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