# Used 1971 Volkswagen Beetle prices

> The average asking price for a used 1971 Volkswagen Beetle is $19,095, with 43,812 miles on average, across 28 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1971) · [all Volkswagen Beetle model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle.md)

- Average asking price: $19,095 (median $17,613)
- Average miles: 43,812
- For sale now: 28
- Average days listed: 88 (of 17 with a listing date)

## 1971 Volkswagen Beetle prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Florida | $22,463 | 8,091 | 6 | 77 |
| New Jersey | $21,590 | 26,588 | 6 | 42 |
| Michigan | $17,243 | 110,703 | 5 | 98 |

## Other Volkswagen Beetle years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2019.md) | $26,089 | 50,922 | 216 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2018.md) | $20,612 | 65,552 | 138 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2017.md) | $20,160 | 65,832 | 117 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2016.md) | $15,848 | 86,001 | 137 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2015.md) | $14,055 | 90,921 | 148 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2014.md) | $13,954 | 89,313 | 216 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2013.md) | $12,585 | 94,044 | 296 |
| [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2012.md) | $9,453 | 104,440 | 144 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2010.md) | $9,018 | 101,158 | 5 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2009.md) | $6,523 | 129,689 | 7 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2008.md) | $11,553 | 69,464 | 8 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2007.md) | $7,571 | 86,121 | 7 |
| [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2006.md) | $5,856 | 139,548 | 7 |
| [2005](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2005.md) | $9,999 | 81,538 | 4 |
| [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2004.md) | $7,973 | 95,410 | 6 |
| [2003](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2003.md) | $16,103 | 78,343 | 10 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2002.md) | $3,547 | 121,738 | 3 |
| [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2001.md) | $5,525 | 124,890 | 1 |
| [2000](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/2000.md) | $8,962 | 86,272 | 4 |
| [1999](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1999.md) | $3,278 | 192,457 | 2 |
| [1998](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1998.md) | $5,595 | 72,506 | 1 |
| [1979](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1979.md) | $25,277 | 42,563 | 19 |
| [1978](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1978.md) | $17,397 | 39,480 | 27 |
| [1977](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1977.md) | $16,738 | 50,733 | 17 |
| [1976](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1976.md) | $19,746 | 100 | 4 |
| [1975](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1975.md) | $22,853 | 70,641 | 11 |
| [1974](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1974.md) | $17,072 | 36,551 | 33 |
| [1973](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1973.md) | $18,069 | 49,908 | 32 |
| [1972](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1972.md) | $19,389 | 72,158 | 10 |
| **1971** | $19,095 | 43,812 | 28 |
| [1970](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1970.md) | $21,935 | 117,952 | 30 |
| [1969](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1969.md) | $17,951 | 45,131 | 32 |
| [1968](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1968.md) | $16,802 | 52,783 | 23 |
| [1967](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1967.md) | $21,910 | 30,869 | 20 |
| [1966](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1966.md) | $28,867 | 55,138 | 50 |
| [1965](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1965.md) | $23,073 | 36,782 | 37 |
| [1964](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1964.md) | $47,855 | 11,877 | 11 |
| [1963](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1963.md) | $24,271 | 27,085 | 25 |
| [1962](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1962.md) | $16,970 | 20,660 | 8 |
| [1961](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1961.md) | $18,880 | 11,556 | 6 |
| [1960](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1960.md) | $37,995 | 40,542 | 2 |
| [1959](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1959.md) | $26,148 | 48,673 | 16 |
| [1958](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1958.md) | $24,275 | 12,345 | 5 |
| [1957](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1957.md) | $33,859 | — | 5 |
| [1955](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1955.md) | $63,193 | 927 | 4 |
| [1954](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1954.md) | $36,517 | 2,005 | 4 |
| [1952](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1952.md) | $34,520 | 123,456 | 4 |
| [1950](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1950.md) | $48,000 | — | 1 |
| [1949](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1949.md) | $9,995 | — | 1 |
| [1912](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1912.md) | $17,995 | 10,000 | 1 |

## Used 1971 Volkswagen Beetle prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 1971 Volkswagen Beetle?

Used 1971 Volkswagen Beetles for sale at U.S. dealers ask $19,095 on average (half ask less than $17,613), across 28 cars. The cars for sale have 43,812 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How long are used 1971 Volkswagen Beetles for sale?

The 17 for sale with a listing date have been listed 88 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### How does the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle compare with the 1970 and 1972?

The 1971 asks $19,095 on average with 43,812 miles; the 1970 asks $21,935 with 117,952 miles, and the 1972 asks $19,389 with 72,158 miles.

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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