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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $6,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $5,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKBeetle
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $31,450
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $30,193
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Front side airbags 495 495  
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064  
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 1,202  
Front side airbags 441 441  
Options (change) 3,040 3,040 0
Options (change) 2,707 2,707 0
Destination 1,195 1,195 820
Total Price $38,480 $41,680 $32,270
Total Invoice $36,597 $39,541 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,590
Model Year201820182016
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKBeetle
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17235/40-19
Total Price$38,480$41,680$32,270
Adjustments for Features-1,045-1,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,435$39,835$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0
Total Invoice$36,597$39,541$31,013
Adjustments for Features-994-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,603$37,791$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,188$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182016
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKBeetle
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear defrost  $200
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Lockable front differential $150 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable soft top$2000$2000 
Rock rails $200 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power mirrors  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,430$8,230$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$1,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-994-1,7500

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182016
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 Sahara

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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