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2012 Volkswagen Beetle
VIN
3VWHX7AT5CM643314
GREAT DEAL
· $4,763 below typical price
Phoenix, AZ
Listed at
$7,900
typical market $12,663 · 7 comps
This 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is listed at $7,900 with 72,451 miles in Phoenix, AZ.
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Sold by Best Western Motors
1819 S. 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Hours
- Mon–Sat
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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VIN report
2012 Volkswagen Beetle
VIN 3VWHX7AT5CM643314
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 10, 2026This vehicle · $7,900
Below market
$8,227
Middle of range
$12,663
Above market
$14,374
This vehicle: $7,900 — below the market range (typical price $12,663)
Asking $7,900 · typical market price $12,663 · based on 7 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Feb 18, 2026 · $7,900
Oct 5, 2026 · $7,900
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 3VWHX7AT5CM643314, spanning 8 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Motors | Phoenix, AZ 85034 | $7,900 | 72,451 mi | 2026-10-05 | 1 d ago |
| Best Western Motor | Phoenix, AZ 85098 | $7,900 | 72,451 mi | 2026-02-19 | 3 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Motor | Phoenix, AZ 85034 | $7,900 | 72,451 mi | 2026-02-18 | 122 d ago |
| INFINITI of Peoria | Peoria, AZ 85382 | $12,860 | 46,978 mi | 2022-12-01 | 1373 d ago |
| Fiesta Lincoln | MESA, AZ 85210 | $12,918 | 48,237 mi | 2022-03-04 | 1642 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VWHX7AT5CM643314Engine
Horsepower
170.00
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2012
Made by
VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
25
MPG
City
22
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
$1,860
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Volkswagen Beetle likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$5,950
Maintenance & repairs
$8,050
Total, 5 years
$23,300
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has 7 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.
Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2 DR FWD
7 recall campaigns on this model year
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UNKNOWN OR OTHERVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta…NHTSA campaign 19V679000
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf…NHTSA campaign 19V615000
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SUSPENSIONVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle…NHTSA campaign 14V656000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle over the last 6 months — the market softened $171 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $9,599 |
| June 2026 | $9,995 |
| July 2026 | $9,799 |
| August 2026 | $9,448 |
| September 2026 | $9,500 |
| October 2026 | $9,428 |
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As of October 11, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in this catalog, the 2012 Buick Lacrosse has the lowest median asking price ($8,060, 133 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota Prius V the highest ($9,500, 185 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 11, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle
All trims · United States
$7,900Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $8,995 · 165 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $7,698–$10,300
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle All trims | $8,995 | $7,698–$10,300 | 165 |
| 2012 Dodge Charger All trims | $9,000 | $7,294–$12,270 | 156 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius V All trims | $9,500 | $7,790–$10,995 | 185 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius C All trims | $8,695 | $7,000–$10,090 | 97 |
| 2012 Hyundai Genesis All trims | $8,500 | $5,999–$9,995 | 75 |
| 2012 Buick Lacrosse All trims | $8,060 | $5,995–$10,000 | 133 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 11, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 3 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2012–2019What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 208 | $25,132 | 100% | 55,404 mi |
| 2018 | 149 | $19,945 | 79% | 66,908 mi |
| 2017 | 119 | $18,968 | 75% | 72,333 mi |
| 2016 | 151 | $15,674 | 62% | 87,302 mi |
| 2015 | 157 | $13,980 | 56% | 91,913 mi |
| 2014 | 256 | $12,998 | 52% | 92,281 mi |
| 2013 | 352 | $12,000 | 48% | 96,232 mi |
| 2012 | 196 | $8,999 | 36% | 112,846 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
