# Used 1974 Volkswagen Beetle prices

> The average asking price for a used 1974 Volkswagen Beetle is $17,072, with 36,551 miles on average, across 33 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/1974) · [all Volkswagen Beetle model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle.md)

- Average asking price: $17,072 (median $16,594)
- Average miles: 36,551
- For sale now: 33
- Average days listed: 101 (of 18 with a listing date)

## 1974 Volkswagen Beetle prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Florida | $21,477 | 29,479 | 10 | 51 |
| Iowa | $15,700 | 14,445 | 5 | 118 |
| Michigan | $11,041 | — | 5 | 47 |

## 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** | $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](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle/1971.md) | $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 1974 Volkswagen Beetle prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 1974 Volkswagen Beetle?

Used 1974 Volkswagen Beetles for sale at U.S. dealers ask $17,072 on average (half ask less than $16,594), across 33 cars. The cars for sale have 36,551 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 1974 Volkswagen Beetles for sale?

The 18 for sale with a listing date have been listed 101 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 1974 Volkswagen Beetle compare with the 1973 and 1975?

The 1974 asks $17,072 on average with 36,551 miles; the 1973 asks $18,069 with 49,908 miles, and the 1975 asks $22,853 with 70,641 miles.

## More

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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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