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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Overview

Price Range: $18,995 to $24,950

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After taking a year off to regroup, the Volkswagen Beetle is back for 2012 with a new take on the Volkswagen classic. The Beetle returns with an extensive exterior redesign and higher fuel economy than its predecessor.

In addition to a new grille and rims, the Beetle abandons the rotund, arching design of previous models and opts for a new look that is more masculine than cute. There’s less symmetry on this bug; the new nose is lower and longer and the fenders are more aggressive as well. Initially, the 2012 Beetle is only available as a two-door hatchback; rumors are swirling about a convertible version that will come later.

You’ll also find that the Beetle offers some extra engine options under the hood. The Beetle now lets you choose between a traditional 170-hp, 2.5-liter five-cylinder, a new 200-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and an efficient 140-hp, 2.0-liter diesel four-cylinder. These new engine options let consumers fine-tune their Beetle for either better fuel economy or more power. The five-cylinder engine comes with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission, while the turbocharged and diesel engines let you choose between a six-speed manual and a six-speed dual-shift auto-manual.

The new TDI® Clean Diesel Beetle is expected to clock in at 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway, a significant step-up. Beetles with a standard five-cylinder engine or the turbocharged four-cylinder will get you around 22 mpg city and 29-30 mpg highway (depending on transmission).

New interior features include an optional navigation system and a split folding rear seat. Front bucket seats, a leather steering wheel, cruise control, Bluetooth® hands-free technology, and remote keyless entry finish off the list of standard interior features for the 2012 Beetle. Higher trims of the Beetle come equipped with remote window controls, chrome and aluminum interior accents, a cargo cover, and a carbon fiber appearance dashboard.

Standard safety features include traction and stability control, a security system, engine immobilizer, and six airbags.

With a completely new look, additional engine options, and some new interior features to boot, the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is back and better than ever. The Beetle offers a stylish, modern look that starts at just under $20,000, giving the MINI Cooper a real run for its money.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

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Uncover Rebates & Incentives

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

How can you fully understand incentives to get the lowest possible price on your car?

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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