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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: $22,910

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $2,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,815

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $3,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI SSCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $20,220 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $23,995 $19,411 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Style & Comfort Package   1,475      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130 130
Floor mats   235 235 235 235
Style & Comfort Package   1,269      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100 100
Floor mats   185 185 185 185
Options (change) 0 1,840 365 365 365
Options (change) 0 1,554 285 285 285
Destination 820 850 850 850 850
Total Price $25,815 $22,910 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $24,815 $21,815 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,057
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI SSCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,815$22,910$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features0-60-1,360-1,935-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,815$22,850$22,975$23,300$25,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$125$450$3,045
Total Invoice$24,815$21,815$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features0-57-1,304-1,855-2,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,815$21,758$22,025$22,338$24,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$267$580$3,073

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI SSCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
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$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
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$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0    
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$2,100$2,160$3,460$4,035$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60$1,360$1,935$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-57-1,304-1,855-2,023

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
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 Beetle S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Style & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/55HR17 tires400No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Proximity key250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Mirrorlink support0Yes
Total Requested81548%
Total Not Requested90052%

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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