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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimGTIRSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $24,020
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $23,058
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 2,865
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 2,435
Destination 770 770 850
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $27,735
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $26,343

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,466
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimGTIRSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,765$36,260$27,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$26,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$26,343
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-1,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$25,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimGTIRSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
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$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$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
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,575$4,525$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-1,244

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
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 Weight2,969 lb.3,013 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 GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested240056%
Total Not Requested185044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

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