Valuation Estimate

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Value

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

Estimated value range High confidence
$9,895 – $21,445

Median market value: $13,795 · Average: $16,898

Sample size
63
Past listings
56
Active listings
7
Year window
±2 years

What the range means

$9,895 - 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.

$13,795 - Median

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

$21,445 - High end

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

Similar past listings

Vehicle Last Asking Price
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle $40,495
1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle $13,495
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle $14,895
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle $21,495
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle $8,245
1976 Volkswagen Super Beetle $18,197
1976 Volkswagen Super Beetle $14,997
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle $25,895
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