2016 Volkswagen Beetle
3VWVT7AT4GM603729
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VWVT7AT4GM603729Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2016 Volkswagen Beetle has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.
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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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGVolkswagen 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
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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 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 Volkswagen Beetle over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,560 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $15,250 |
| May 2026 | $14,480 |
| June 2026 | $15,098 |
| July 2026 | $15,984 |
| August 2026 | $15,999 |
| September 2026 | $16,810 |
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 (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 2014 Honda Civic | $16,647 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Ford Mustang | $17,999 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Dodge Challenger | $44,999 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Chevrolet Camaro | $15,374 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Honda Accord | $16,448 | 2 | — |
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 | 166 | $25,092 | 100% | 53,002 mi |
| 2018 | 110 | $19,996 | 80% | 67,012 mi |
| 2017 | 109 | $17,999 | 72% | 75,968 mi |
| 2016 | 124 | $15,336 | 61% | 89,964 mi |
| 2015 | 139 | $12,997 | 52% | 94,675 mi |
| 2014 | 197 | $12,400 | 49% | 98,339 mi |
| 2013 | 307 | $11,997 | 48% | 96,229 mi |
| 2012 | 158 | $8,999 | 36% | 111,082 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
