Volkswagen Beetle Price: MSRP, Trims & Real-World Cost

Volkswagen stopped building the modern Beetle after the 2019 model year, so there are no new 2020 or later cars to price. If you want to know what a Beetle cost new, 2019 is the year that matters. If you want a Beetle today, you are shopping the used market, where cars from many earlier model years sit alongside the 2019 cars sold at the end.

This page lists the 2019 prices, the destination charge, and a couple of recent sales of the Final Edition, which was the special trim for the last year. It does not cover the original air-cooled Beetle, which has its own collector market.

The 2019 Beetle came as a coupe and a convertible, with a standard 2.0T S, an SE, and the Final Edition trims. The prices below are base MSRPs and exclude destination.

The Final Edition was a separate label added for the final model year, available in SE and SEL form on both body styles. It did not replace the regular trims, so the lineup included both. The convertible costs more than the coupe in the same trim, and the SEL costs more than the SE. The MotorTrend range in the last row is slightly higher than the iSeeCars figures, which is a common difference between sources: one may include a fee or option that the other leaves out.

The destination charge is added to the MSRP on every new car and is the same regardless of trim. Sales tax, title, and registration vary by state and are not included in any figure on this page.

Used Final Edition convertibles have sold at auction, and the two results below show how much a single car can differ from another.

Both are 2019 Final Edition SEL Convertibles sold on Bring a Trailer, one in April 2026 and one in August 2026. The April car had somewhat more mileage but sold for more, which shows that mileage is not the only factor. Color, condition, and who happens to bid on a given day all play a part. Neither figure is an average, and both are for Final Edition cars, which tend to draw more interest than a standard trim.

Compare these with the original MSRP of the same trim in the table above. The Final Edition SEL Convertible was the most expensive 2019 Beetle new, and both of these cars sold for more than its base price. That does not mean every used Beetle will, since most used examples are older, higher-mileage, and not a special edition.

• Model year. A 2019 car is the newest possible, and older generations are cheaper.
• Body style. Convertibles generally cost more than coupes.
• Trim and edition. Final Edition cars are a distinct category.
• Mileage and condition. Interior wear, paint, and the convertible top matter.
• Engine and transmission. Different powertrains were offered over the years, and the right one depends on the model year.
• Service history. Records of maintenance help a buyer trust the car.

1. Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, title problems, and odometer inconsistencies.
2. Have an independent mechanic inspect the car. On a convertible, ask them to examine the top, drains, and seals for leaks.
3. Ask for service records and check for open recalls with the NHTSA, which you can do at nhtsa.gov using the VIN.
4. Test drive with the radio off and listen for noises from the suspension and drivetrain.
5. Compare several listings for the same year and trim before making an offer.