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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: $18,624

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,371

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,065 $27,770 $32,090 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $21,730 $25,503 $29,391 $16,381 $19,538
Quick Order Package S 1,815        
Deep-tinted rear windows 0        
Power Convenience Group 800        
Front side airbags 490 490 490    
CD changer, in-dash 350 350 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195        
CD changer, remote       499 499
Quick Order Package S 1,615        
Deep-tinted rear windows 0        
Power Convenience Group 712        
Front side airbags 436 436 436    
CD changer, in-dash 312 312 312    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 174        
CD changer, remote       340 340
Options (change) 3,650 840 840 499 499
Options (change) 3,249 748 748 340 340
Destination 750 750 750 650 650
Total Price $27,465 $29,360 $33,680 $18,624 $21,674
Total Invoice $25,729 $27,001 $30,889 $17,371 $20,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,351
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,089
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA4A4M6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,465$29,360$33,680$18,624$21,674
Adjustments for Features-3,490-3,940-5,5900-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,975$25,420$28,090$18,624$19,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$4,115$0$710
Total Invoice$25,729$27,001$30,889$17,371$20,528
Adjustments for Features-3,269-3,623-5,1270-2,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,460$23,378$25,762$17,371$18,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$918$3,302$0$941

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0   
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear defrost   $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$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0  
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000  
Skid plates$150$150$150  
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25  
Tubular side steps $350   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
Satellite radio   $200$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$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power mirrors   $150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350$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$5,415$5,865$7,515$1,925$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$3,940$5,590$0$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,269-3,623-5,1270-2,216

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092008
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

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%
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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