# Used 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle prices

> The average asking price for a used 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle is $20,386, with 55,528 miles on average, across 25 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-super-beetle/1978) · [all Volkswagen Super Beetle model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-super-beetle.md)

- Average asking price: $20,386 (median $21,000)
- Average miles: 55,528
- For sale now: 25
- Average days listed: 196 (of 11 with a listing date)

## 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Michigan | $21,795 | 28,000 | 7 | 523 |
| Pennsylvania | $22,783 | 59,722 | 6 | 104 |

## Other Volkswagen Super Beetle years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [1979](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-super-beetle/1979.md) | $22,386 | 44,948 | 21 |
| **1978** | $20,386 | 55,528 | 25 |
| [1977](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-super-beetle/1977.md) | $25,096 | 29,295 | 5 |
| [1975](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-super-beetle/1975.md) | $12,106 | 28,057 | 13 |
| [1974](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-super-beetle/1974.md) | $15,777 | 61,716 | 31 |
| [1973](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-super-beetle/1973.md) | $15,089 | 19,706 | 15 |
| [1972](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-super-beetle/1972.md) | $17,645 | 33,246 | 13 |
| [1971](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-super-beetle/1971.md) | $16,545 | 74,497 | 25 |

## Used 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle?

Used 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetles for sale at U.S. dealers ask $20,386 on average (half ask less than $21,000), across 25 cars. The cars for sale have 55,528 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 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetles for sale?

The 11 for sale with a listing date have been listed 196 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 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle compare with the 1977 and 1979?

The 1978 asks $20,386 on average with 55,528 miles; the 1977 asks $25,096 with 29,295 miles, and the 1979 asks $22,386 with 44,948 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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