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Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelWranglerWranglerBeetle
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,345 $40,495 $24,020
Base Invoice $35,647 $38,546 $23,058
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,495 1,495  
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group 195 195  
Active Safety Group 795 795  
Proximity key 495 495  
LED headlights 895 895  
Floor mats     235
Premium Package     2,500
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,331 1,331  
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group 174 174  
Active Safety Group 708 708  
Proximity key 441 441  
LED headlights 797 797  
Floor mats     185
Premium Package     2,150
Options (change) 3,875 3,875 2,735
Options (change) 3,451 3,451 2,335
Destination 1,195 1,195 850
Total Price $42,415 $45,565 $27,605
Total Invoice $40,293 $43,192 $26,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,552
Model Year201820182018
ModelWranglerWranglerBeetle
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
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)255/70-18285/70-17235/45-18
Total Price$42,415$45,565$27,605
Adjustments for Features-2,630-3,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,785$42,135$27,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0
Total Invoice$40,293$43,192$26,243
Adjustments for Features-2,498-3,2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,795$39,941$26,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,146$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
ModelWranglerWranglerBeetle
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Roll bar$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear defrost  $200
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Lockable front differential $150 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Externally-mounted spare$0$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 
CD player  $125
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
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
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$7,915$8,715$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$3,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,498-3,2510

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelWranglerBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.4 in100.0 in
Length188.4 in168.4 in
Width73.8 in71.2 in
Height73.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,216 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested4044%
Total Not Requested5056%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested4044%
Total Not Requested5056%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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