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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $10,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $9,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeBeetle
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT8SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,795 $39,895 $54,670 $24,020
Base Invoice $34,724 $37,545 $52,150 $23,058
Media Center 730N 465      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     2,540  
Luxury Group II     4,495  
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Media Center 730N 414      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     2,261  
Luxury Group II     4,001  
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 465 0 7,035 2,865
Options (change) 414 0 6,262 2,435
Destination 925 925 925 850
Total Price $38,185 $40,820 $62,630 $27,735
Total Invoice $36,063 $38,470 $59,337 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,735
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeBeetle
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT8SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6470hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20295/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$38,185$40,820$62,630$27,735
Adjustments for Features-4,220-6,660-10,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,965$34,160$51,770$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$17,805$0
Total Invoice$36,063$38,470$59,337$26,343
Adjustments for Features-3,985-6,277-10,2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,078$32,193$49,048$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$16,970$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeBeetle
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT8SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Performance meter  $150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,745$11,185$15,385$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,220$6,660$10,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,985-6,277-10,2890

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelGrand CherokeeBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in100.0 in
Length189.8 in168.4 in
Width76.3 in71.2 in
Height69.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30012%
Total Not Requested225088%

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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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