Valuation Estimate

1978 Volkswagen Beetle Value

Updated November 2026 · Based on asking prices from past and current listings

Estimated value range High confidence
$9,870 – $19,120

Median market value: $13,195 · Average: $14,515

Sample size
100
Past listings
88
Active listings
12
Year window
±2 years

What the range means

$9,870 - Low end

Driver-quality cars with paint, trim, or mechanical work needed. 25th percentile of comparable asking prices: what survivors with deferred maintenance are listed for.

$13,195 - Median

Solid driver-condition examples with documented maintenance. The middle of the market, where most cars are priced.

$19,120 - High end

Concours-quality, numbers-matching, documented provenance. 75th percentile: what well-sorted, restored examples are listed for.

Similar past listings

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1979 Volkswagen Beetle $14,895
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1978 Volkswagen Beetle $22,995
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