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

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,071

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerNew Beetle
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,285 $26,195 $30,240 $17,915
Base Invoice $20,024 $23,969 $27,569 $17,040
Power Convenience Group 800   800  
Deep-tinted rear windows 0      
Quick Order Package S 1,815      
Front side airbags 490 490 490  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195      
Satellite radio       375
Power Convenience Group 704   704  
Deep-tinted rear windows 0      
Quick Order Package S 1,597      
Front side airbags 431 431 431  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 172      
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 3,300 490 1,290 375
Options (change) 2,904 431 1,135 331
Destination 700 700 700 700
Total Price $25,285 $27,385 $32,230 $18,990
Total Invoice $23,628 $25,100 $29,404 $18,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,244
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerNew Beetle
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,285$27,385$32,230$18,990
Adjustments for Features-2,475-2,925-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,810$24,460$27,280$18,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$4,470$0
Total Invoice$23,628$25,100$29,404$18,071
Adjustments for Features-2,313-2,681-4,5160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,315$22,419$24,888$18,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,104$3,573$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerNew Beetle
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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$0 
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000 
Skid plates$150$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25 
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power mirrors   $150
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,740$6,765$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$2,925$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,313-2,681-4,5160

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
ModelWranglerNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in98.7 in
Length184.4 in161.1 in
Width73.9 in67.9 in
Height72.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Quick Order Package S
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125No
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
White-letter tires0No
255/75R17 tires400No
Total Requested77551%
Total Not Requested74049%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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