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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $12,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,207

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $12,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182015201520152015
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKWrangler JKWrangler JKBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimUnlimited SportUnlimited Sport SUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $31,095 $34,245 $37,445 $20,695 $20,195 $25,330 $25,450
Base Invoice $27,412 $30,260 $32,695 $35,639 $19,867 $19,387 $24,317 $24,433
Power Convenience Group 2,100              
Willys Wheeler Edition 6,400              
Front side airbags 495 495 495 495        
Cold Weather Group   995            
Heated front seats     495 385        
Power Convenience Group 1,869              
Willys Wheeler Edition 5,696              
Front side airbags 441 441 441 441        
Cold Weather Group   886            
Heated front seats     441 352        
Options (change) 8,995 1,490 990 880 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,006 1,327 882 793 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 820 820 820 820
Total Price $38,085 $33,780 $36,430 $39,520 $21,515 $21,015 $26,150 $26,270
Total Invoice $36,613 $32,782 $34,772 $37,627 $20,687 $20,207 $25,137 $25,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,159
Model Year20182018201820182015201520152015
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKWrangler JKWrangler JKBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimUnlimited SportUnlimited Sport SUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6285hp V6285hp V6170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M5T6M6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$38,085$33,780$36,430$39,520$21,515$21,015$26,150$26,270
Adjustments for Features-4,130-3,540-5,130-5,9300-2,100-1,150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,955$30,240$31,300$33,590$21,515$18,915$25,000$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$3,715$0$1,060$3,350$2,600$0$6,085$6,680
Total Invoice$36,613$32,782$34,772$37,627$20,687$20,207$25,137$25,253
Adjustments for Features-3,970-3,435-4,897-5,6460-2,019-1,105-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,643$29,347$29,875$31,981$20,687$18,188$24,032$24,604
Cost Above Minimum$3,296$0$528$2,634$2,499$0$5,844$6,416

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018201820182015201520152015
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKWrangler JKWrangler JKBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimUnlimited SportUnlimited Sport SUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  $150$150
5-speed manual    $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100  
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700$1700$1700    
FWD    $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200    
Proximity key      $250 
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225    
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250    
Rearview camera      $200 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200    
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150$150
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75$75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter    $0$0$0$0
Rear defrost    $200$200$200$200
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)   $0    
Limited-slip rear differential$300  $300    
Lockable front differential   $150    
Lockable rear differential   $150    
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater $35      
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0       
Black grille (optional)$0       
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275    
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler     $200 $200
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000$2000    
Rock rails$200  $200    
Skid plates$150$150$150$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25$25    
Tubular side steps  $350     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash      $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125
HD radio      $50 
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Navigation system     $600  
Satellite radio     $200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 $250$250    
SD Card slot      $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200
USB port$25       
Voice control for external devices$0       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150    
Boost gauge      $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0    
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000    
Power mirrors    $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75      
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals       $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0$0    
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350$350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars   $350    
Machined alloy wheels   $350    
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  $0    
Polished alloy wheels  $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Wheels, dark finish$0       
White-letter tires $0$0$0    
Total Value of Features$7,090$6,500$8,090$8,890$2,960$5,060$4,110$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$3,540$5,130$5,930$0$2,100$1,150$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,970-3,435-4,897-5,6460-2,019-1,105-649

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182015
ModelWrangler JKBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in100.0 in
Length184.4 in168.4 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in
Height72.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%
Willys Wheeler Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Off-road suspension (upgrade)250No
255/75R17 tires400No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Rock rails200No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested50022%
Total Not Requested182578%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport S

Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested20065%
Total Not Requested11035%

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