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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: $21,305

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,446

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $3,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018201820182018
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,285 $26,195 $30,240 $20,220 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $20,024 $23,969 $27,569 $19,411 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
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            
Floor mats       235 235 235 235
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            
Floor mats       185 185 185 185
Options (change) 3,300 490 1,290 235 235 235 235
Options (change) 2,904 431 1,135 185 185 185 185
Destination 700 700 700 850 850 850 850
Total Price $25,285 $27,385 $32,230 $21,305 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $23,628 $25,100 $29,404 $20,446 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,804
Model Year2008200820082018201820182018
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,285$27,385$32,230$21,305$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features-405-855-2,8800-2,615-3,190-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,880$26,530$29,350$21,305$21,590$21,915$24,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$4,470$0$285$610$3,205
Total Invoice$23,628$25,100$29,404$20,446$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features-378-784-2,6270-2,510-3,061-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,250$24,316$26,777$20,446$20,719$21,032$23,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,066$3,527$0$273$586$3,078

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820082018201820182018
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0     
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app     $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200    
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports     $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200 
Dual-zone climate control     $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear defrost   $200$200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
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    
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200 
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000    
Skid plates$150$150$150    
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25    
Tubular side steps $350     
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
App support    $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
HD radio    $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support    $0$0$0
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200 
Traffic + travel information     $25 
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125   $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25
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
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats    $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$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$350$350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350    
Machined alloy wheels  $350    
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Raised heavy-duty suspension      $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0    
Total Value of Features$4,215$4,665$6,690$3,810$6,425$7,000$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$855$2,880$0$2,615$3,190$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments-378-784-2,6270-2,510-3,061-3,230

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
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.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
46.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft329.9 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 computer150Yes
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 Requested92561%
Total Not Requested59039%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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