2018 Volkswagen Beetle
3VW5DAAT5JM504595
ABOVE MARKET
· $8,571 above typical price
Princeton, NJ
This 2018 Volkswagen Beetle is listed at $31,093 with 59,755 miles in Princeton, NJ.
Market price range
Based on 32 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026This vehicle: $31,093 — above the market range (typical price $22,522)
Asking $31,093 · typical market price $22,522 · based on 32 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price increased $2,093 (+7.2%) over 19 days.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 3VW5DAAT5JM504595, spanning 19 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Princeton | Princeton, NJ 8540 | $31,093 | 59,755 mi | 2026-08-18 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Princeton | Princeton, NJ 8540 | $29,000 | 59,755 mi | 2026-07-30 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VW5DAAT5JM504595- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 29 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Volkswagen Beetle likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has 4 recall campaigns as of July 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5…NHTSA campaign 18V369000
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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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and…NHTSA campaign 20E064000
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 2018 Volkswagen Beetle from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,005 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $18,985 |
| April 2026 | $19,048 |
| May 2026 | $19,880 |
| June 2026 | $19,870 |
| July 2026 | $19,995 |
| August 2026 | $19,990 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Beetle (this car) | $31,093 | 32 | — |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | $23,354 | 2 | −$7,739 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 110 | $25,044 | 100% | 54,694 mi |
| 2018 | 69 | $20,149 | 80% | 62,063 mi |
| 2017 | 69 | $17,500 | 70% | 71,678 mi |
| 2016 | 106 | $15,500 | 62% | 89,765 mi |
| 2015 | 84 | $13,998 | 56% | 90,756 mi |
| 2014 | 102 | $12,798 | 51% | 96,481 mi |
| 2013 | 216 | $11,650 | 47% | 97,951 mi |
| 2012 | 102 | $9,148 | 37% | 106,837 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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