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Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $39,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $34,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelXJXJBeetle
TrimXJ8XJRSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $63,835 $83,585 $24,020
Base Invoice $58,090 $76,063 $23,058
Satellite radio 450 450  
Navigation system 2,300    
Obstacle detection, front 250    
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Satellite radio 383 383  
Navigation system 1,955    
Obstacle detection, front 213    
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 3,000 450 2,865
Options (change) 2,551 383 2,435
Destination 665 665 850
Total Price $67,500 $84,700 $27,735
Total Invoice $61,306 $77,111 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,884
Model Year200820082018
ModelXJXJBeetle
TrimXJ8XJRSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8400hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4320, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20235/45-18
Total Price$67,500$84,700$27,735
Adjustments for Features-3,390-4,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,110$80,360$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,250$0
Total Invoice$61,306$77,111$26,343
Adjustments for Features-3,079-3,9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,227$73,160$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,933$0

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082018
ModelXJXJBeetle
TrimXJ8XJRSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air springs, auto-leveling$700$700 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,565$8,515$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$4,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,079-3,9510

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
ModelXJBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.4 in100.0 in
Length200.4 in168.4 in
Width76.5 in71.2 in
Height57.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

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