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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: $24,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,080

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5LCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $19,195 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Convenience and Sunroof Package 3,000      
Floor mats 235 235 235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Convenience and Sunroof Package 2,880      
Floor mats 185 185 185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Options (change) 3,235 365 365 365
Options (change) 3,065 285 285 285
Destination 820 850 850 850
Total Price $24,050 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $23,080 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $887
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5LCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,050$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,185-1,760-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,050$23,150$23,475$26,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$23,080$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features0-1,136-1,687-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,080$22,193$22,506$24,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$313$2,806

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2014201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5LCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$2,475$3,660$4,235$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,185$1,760$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,136-1,687-1,855

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
Body4dr 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.3,012 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 2.5L

Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested184090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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