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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: $24,165

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimGTI STurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $23,395
Base Invoice $23,995 $22,459
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 820 770
Total Price $25,815 $24,165
Total Invoice $24,815 $23,229

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $317
Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimGTI STurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,815$24,165
Adjustments for Features-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,835$24,165
Total Invoice$24,815$23,229
Adjustments for Features-1,9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,912$23,229

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
TrimGTI STurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,550$570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9030

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in99.9 in
Length167.5 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.2,940 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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