2006 Volkswagen Beetle: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

23 builds left the factory as a 2006 Beetle, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 15 main configurations
  • 5,025 vehicles built
  • 33 for sale right now

Which Beetle is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your Beetle

What actually differs

W/ Package 1 3VWRF31Y-6 W/ Package 1 3VWRW31C-6 W/ Package 2 Base configuration
Body Convertible Hatchback Convertible Hatchback
Typical price today $7,997 — $7,500 $3,321
For sale right now 10 2 11 2
Vehicles built 1,271 783 676 345
Same on every 2006 Beetle
  • Engine 2.5L 5-cyl
  • Power 150 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Doors 2-door
Price trend

Median down $956 over the last 12 months.

2006 Beetle price history →
Will it hold value?

A Beetle typically keeps about 54% of its price over 5 years — a 5-year-old one runs about $3,948 today.

Beetle depreciation by year →

Safety, in plain English

What 3VWPG31Y-6 means

3VW PG31Y · 6
3VW
the World Manufacturer Identifier Volkswagen registered — assembled in Mexico
PG31Y
together encode the Beetle line — Convertible, 2.5L 5cyl — as Volkswagen filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
6
in position 10 — model year 2006
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
8 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

Already looking at a specific Beetle?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.

2006 Volkswagen Beetle prices →