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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: $25,230

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $4,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,099

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $4,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI SECoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,025 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $26,904 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Lighting Package 995      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Floor mats   235 235 235
Xenon HID headlights   895    
Lighting Package 856      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Floor mats   185 185 185
Xenon HID headlights   770    
Options (change) 995 1,260 365 365
Options (change) 856 1,055 285 285
Destination 820 850 850 850
Total Price $29,840 $25,230 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $28,580 $24,099 $24,193 $26,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,174
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI SECoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,840$25,230$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features-1,3650-75-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,475$25,230$25,160$27,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0$2,595
Total Invoice$28,580$24,099$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features-1,3070-72-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,273$24,099$24,121$26,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22$2,515

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI SECoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 $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 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0 $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$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   
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$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$4,775$3,410$3,485$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0$75$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3070-72-240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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