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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: $24,815

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,855

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune   
Difference: $960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI S1.8T DuneR-Line SER-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $23,995 $25,995 $31,450
Base Invoice $23,995 $23,035 $24,955 $30,193
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 820 820 820
Total Price $25,815 $24,815 $26,815 $32,270
Total Invoice $24,815 $23,855 $25,775 $31,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,605
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI S1.8T DuneR-Line SER-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4170hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$25,815$24,815$26,815$32,270
Adjustments for Features-505-1,1750-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$23,640$26,815$28,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,175$4,730
Total Invoice$24,815$23,855$25,775$31,013
Adjustments for Features-485-1,1300-3,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,330$22,725$25,775$27,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$4,540

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2017201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI S1.8T DuneR-Line SER-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
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   
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0$0
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Navigation system   $600
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Metal pedals  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,725$2,395$1,220$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$1,175$0$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-485-1,1300-3,748

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172016
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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