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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCherokeeBeetle
TrimLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,095 $23,395
Base Invoice $27,154 $22,459
CD player, remote 195  
Uconnect 8.4N 795  
Temporary spare tire 195  
3.2L V6 1,495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
CD player, remote 177  
Uconnect 8.4N 723  
Temporary spare tire 177  
3.2L V6 1,360  
Panoramic sunroof 1,269  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,075 5,700
Options (change) 3,706 5,472
Destination 995 770
Total Price $33,165 $29,865
Total Invoice $31,855 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,269
Model Year20142012
ModelCherokeeBeetle
TrimLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine271hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,165$29,865
Adjustments for Features-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,560$29,865
Total Invoice$31,855$28,701
Adjustments for Features-4,4230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,432$28,701

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142012
ModelCherokeeBeetle
TrimLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,215$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4230

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142012
ModelCherokeeBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length182.0 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height65.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.9 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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