# Used 2016 Volkswagen Beetle prices

> The average asking price for a used 2016 Volkswagen Beetle is $15,848, with 86,001 miles on average, across 137 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/2016) · [all Volkswagen Beetle model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-beetle.md)

- Average asking price: $15,848 (median $15,330)
- Average miles: 86,001
- For sale now: 137
- Average days listed: 67 (of 126 with a listing date)

## 2016 Volkswagen Beetle prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| California | $15,912 | 92,713 | 18 | 54 |
| Texas | $13,353 | 102,820 | 15 | 62 |
| Florida | $15,547 | 82,071 | 11 | 59 |
| Virginia | $13,906 | 96,862 | 10 | 67 |
| Arizona | $18,459 | 77,350 | 8 | 67 |
| Colorado | $17,616 | 56,980 | 6 | 109 |
| Pennsylvania | $17,484 | 67,183 | 6 | 43 |
| Ohio | $15,375 | 86,107 | 5 | 222 |

## 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** | $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](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 |

## Recalls · 3

NHTSA, this model year.

- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (Dec 21, 2022): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles vehicles.  The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE (Aug 22, 2019): 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 SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry.  A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM (Oct 26, 2015): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

## Used 2016 Volkswagen Beetle prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2016 Volkswagen Beetle?

Used 2016 Volkswagen Beetles for sale at U.S. dealers ask $15,848 on average (half ask less than $15,330), across 137 cars. The cars for sale have 86,001 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.

### Where is a used 2016 Volkswagen Beetle cheapest?

Among states with at least 10 for sale, Texas has the lowest average asking price, $13,353 across 15 cars with 102,820 miles on average, and California the highest, $15,912 across 18 with 92,713 miles on average. Part of a gap between states is mileage and trim, not the state.

### How long are used 2016 Volkswagen Beetles for sale?

The 126 for sale with a listing date have been listed 67 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 2016 Volkswagen Beetle compare with the 2015 and 2017?

The 2016 asks $15,848 on average with 86,001 miles; the 2015 asks $14,055 with 90,921 miles, and the 2017 asks $20,160 with 65,832 miles.

### Does the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

## More

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