Volkswagen Beetle prices by year
That's the median of 215 active 2019 dealer listings. Typical prices across all 18 model years run $2,550 (2001) to $25,692 (2019), from 1,859 active listings. The 2018 runs $5,694 less than the 2019.
◷ Updated October 27, 2026 ▤ National asking prices, refreshed daily
Volkswagen Beetle price by model year
Each bar spans the middle half of that year's asking prices; the tick marks the median. Newest year first — pick a year for its full price report.
Every Volkswagen Beetle year as a table
| Year | Typical price | Full price range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $25,692 | $12,174–$43,395 | 215 |
| 2018 | $19,998 | $11,113–$34,934 | 153 |
| 2017 | $19,998 | $8,996–$29,999 | 117 |
| 2016 | $14,820 | $5,995–$25,490 | 148 |
| 2015 | $13,350 | $5,657–$24,998 | 167 |
| 2014 | $13,903 | $5,880–$24,916 | 241 |
| 2013 | $11,575 | $5,000–$19,994 | 327 |
| 2012 | $8,999 | $4,912–$13,567 | 167 |
| 2010 | $7,980 | $2,336–$17,946 | 35 |
| 2009 | $8,444 | $2,516–$15,302 | 35 |
| 2008 | $7,995 | $2,416–$24,117 | 55 |
| 2007 | $8,000 | $3,340–$20,063 | 43 |
| 2006 | $6,995 | $2,335–$13,191 | 41 |
| 2005 | $6,247 | $1,107–$11,378 | 24 |
| 2004 | $5,995 | $2,401–$12,176 | 41 |
| 2003 | $5,999 | $1,964–$13,554 | 23 |
| 2002 | $4,195 | $1,776–$8,452 | 15 |
| 2001 | $2,550 | $986–$16,745 | 12 |
Bars use the 25th–75th percentile of live dealer asking prices, excluding the top and bottom 2% to reduce extreme values; this does not verify title status or condition. National figures, updated October 27, 2026.
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Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band. Each delta compares the asking price against the median for that car's own model year.
Volkswagen Beetle prices: common questions
How much does a Volkswagen Beetle cost?
As of October 27, 2026, the typical asking price for a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is $25,692, based on 215 active dealer listings. Across every model year we can price (2001–2019) we track 1,859 active listings.
Which Volkswagen Beetle model year is cheapest?
The 2001 model year has the lowest typical asking price at $2,550, from 12 active listings. These are asking prices, not condition-adjusted values — an older year with high mileage can still cost more to own than a newer one.
Do older Volkswagen Beetle years always cost less?
Yes for this model. Every older model year we can price asks less than the 2019, down to $2,550 for the 2001.
How current are these prices?
They come from 1,859 listings that were active on dealer sites when we last refreshed this page, October 27, 2026. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify vehicle condition. These are dealer asking prices, not final sale prices, and exclude taxes and fees.
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