For the same model year, dealers ask 18 points more than private sellers; MA is the cheapest state at -21% and TX the priciest at +40%; a manual Beetle asks +11% against the median of its model year.
Volkswagen Beetle price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 8 | |
| 2017 | — | 5 | |
| 2016 | — | 9 | |
| 2015 | — | 9 | |
| 2014 | — | 20 | |
| 2013 | — | 24 | |
| 2012 | — | 20 | |
| 2010 | — | 6 | |
| 2009 | — | 13 | |
| 2008 | — | 11 | |
| 2007 | — | 7 | |
| 2006 | — | 16 | |
| 2005 | — | 12 | |
| 2004 | — | 9 | |
| 2003 | — | 10 | |
| 2001 | — | 5 | |
| 2000 | — | 14 | |
| 1999 | — | 6 | |
| 1998 | — | 9 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Volkswagen Beetle the dealer markup works out at 18% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 297 | +15.9% | $9,392 |
| Private seller | 277 | -1.8% | $6,335 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 513 | +8.9% | $7,922 |
| Rebuilt | 25 | -17.4% | $8,371 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2013 Beetle, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 33%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 19 | |
| 75–100k miles | 21 | |
| 100–125k miles | 13 | |
| 125–150k miles | 18 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Volkswagen Beetle is transmission: MANUAL asks +11% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Gas | 512 | +8.3% |
| Fuel | Diesel | 41 | -5.9% |
| Transmission | Manual | 91 | +11.2% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 458 | +6.6% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Volkswagen Beetle asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is TX at +40%, cheapest MA at -21% — 60 points apart, which on a $6,999 car is roughly $4,227.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| MA | 19 | |
| OH | 13 | |
| MO | 17 | |
| NV | 22 | |
| MN | 20 | |
| PA | 24 | |
| AZ | 13 | |
| NY | 18 | |
| WA | 43 | |
| TX | 39 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Volkswagen Beetle cost?
The median asking price is $6,999 across 650 live listings. A 1998 asks about $5,000 and a 2019 about $20,495. The most listed year is 2013, at $10,498.
Is it cheaper to buy a Beetle from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 15.9% above and private sellers 1.8% below, a gap of about $2,124 on a 2014 at $11,999.
How much value does a Beetle lose per 25,000 miles?
About 12% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2013 Beetle, measured from the 50–75k band to the 125–150k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Volkswagen Beetle valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Beetle worth?
A rebuilt-title Beetle asks 17% less than the median for its model year (25 listings): about $2,088 off a 2014 at $11,999.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Beetle?
Of the states with enough listings, MA asks least at -20.9% against the national median, and TX most at +39.5%. On the typical $6,999 Beetle that spread is about $4,227.
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