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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: $21,115

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,303

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,195 $30,240 $20,295 $20,295 $24,595 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,969 $27,569 $19,483 $19,483 $23,611 $23,995 $28,795
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,275 1,275          
Front side airbags 490 490          
Power Convenience Group   800          
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,122 1,122          
Front side airbags 431 431          
Power Convenience Group   704          
Options (change) 1,765 2,565 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,553 2,257 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 700 700 820 820 820 820 795
Total Price $28,660 $33,505 $21,115 $21,115 $25,415 $25,815 $30,790
Total Invoice $26,222 $30,526 $20,303 $20,303 $24,431 $24,815 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,659
Model Year2008200820142014201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine202hp V6202hp V6170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$28,660$33,505$21,115$21,115$25,415$25,815$30,790
Adjustments for Features-2,470-4,49500-950-675-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,190$29,010$21,115$21,115$24,465$25,140$26,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,820$0$0$3,350$4,025$5,125
Total Invoice$26,222$30,526$20,303$20,303$24,431$24,815$29,590
Adjustments for Features-2,260-4,09500-913-649-4,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,962$26,431$20,303$20,303$23,518$24,166$25,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,469$0$0$3,215$3,863$4,914

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820142014201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150$150$150
5-speed manual  $0$0   
RWD$0      
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700     
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Proximity key    $250 $250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225     
Roll bar$200$200     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$200$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      
Externally-mounted spare$0$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000     
Skid plates$150$150     
Sunroof      $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40     
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25     
Tubular side steps$350      
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$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 $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
HD radio    $50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15     
Navigation system$600$600    $600
Off-road navigation system$0$0     
Satellite radio    $200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot    $25 $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25     
USB port$25$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog lights$125$125   $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Power mirrors  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250
Leather seating surfaces      $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75$75
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0     
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350     
Machined alloy wheels $350     
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0     
Total Value of Features$5,380$7,405$2,910$2,910$3,860$3,585$7,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$4,495$0$0$950$675$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,260-4,09500-913-649-4,373

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
ModelWranglerBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in100.0 in
Length184.4 in168.4 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in
Height72.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.2,988 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
46.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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