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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: $25,235

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,193

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI SESEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,785 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $26,673 $23,058 $25,719
Lighting Package 995    
Driver Assistance Package 695    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130
Floor mats   235 235
Lighting Package 856    
Driver Assistance Package 598    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100
Floor mats   185 185
Options (change) 1,690 365 365
Options (change) 1,454 285 285
Destination 820 850 850
Total Price $30,295 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $28,947 $24,193 $26,854

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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: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,235
Model Year201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI SESEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,295$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features-1,5900-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,705$25,235$27,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,595
Total Invoice$28,947$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features-1,5190-168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,428$24,193$26,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,493

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI SESEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,375$3,785$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5190-168

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in100.0 in
Length167.5 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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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