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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI AutobahnTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $33,667 $22,747 $28,930
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Options (change) 0 5,600 0
Options (change) 0 5,376 0
Destination 850 795 795
Total Price $35,920 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $34,517 $28,918 $29,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $147
Model Year201820132013
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI AutobahnTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$35,920$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-5,9800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,940$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$34,517$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-5,7460-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,771$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$567

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820132013
ModelGolf / GTIBeetleBeetle
TrimGTI AutobahnTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights$1000  
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 door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$8,625$2,645$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,980$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7460-240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in99.9 in
Length167.6 in168.4 in
Width70.8 in71.2 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested360075%
Total Not Requested122525%

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