This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $9,250 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$165

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $925 down

Amount financed

$8,325

Total interest

$1,575

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3VWH07AT6GM605889

Trim

Engine

1.8L · V4

Horsepower

170

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Manual/Standard

Body

Coupe

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2016

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,790 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2016 Volkswagen Beetle likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $1,057

Fuel $8,950

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $6,325

Total, 5 years $23,132

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.

4 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Volkswagen 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 15V705000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Tenneco 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 2016 Volkswagen Beetle from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,147 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$14,992
April 2026	$15,250
May 2026	$14,494
June 2026	$15,098
July 2026	$15,988
August 2026	$16,139

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
2016 Volkswagen Beetle SE (this car)	$9,250	5	—
2015 Ford Mustang	$23,412	14	+$14,162
2015 Chevrolet Camaro	$16,499	11	+$7,249
2018 Dodge Challenger	$22,490	10	+$13,240
2018 Chevrolet Corvette	$44,410	8	+$35,160
2017 Honda Civic	$13,999	5	+$4,749

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2012–2019

What 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	155	$24,831	100%	54,029 mi
2018	100	$19,995	81%	66,214 mi
2017	109	$18,520	75%	73,296 mi
2016	111	$15,590	63%	89,872 mi
2015	138	$13,494	54%	90,040 mi
2014	190	$11,986	48%	100,491 mi
2013	277	$11,997	48%	96,402 mi
2012	159	$8,995	36%	110,135 mi