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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: $18,324

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $16,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,207

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $17,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimUnlimited Sport SUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,695 $37,345 $40,495 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $32,804 $35,647 $38,546 $16,381 $19,538
Satellite radio - one year subscription 295        
iPod integration       199 199
Satellite radio - one year subscription 263        
iPod integration       176 176
Options (change) 295 0 0 199 199
Options (change) 263 0 0 176 176
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 650 650
Total Price $35,185 $38,540 $41,690 $18,324 $21,374
Total Invoice $34,262 $36,842 $39,741 $17,207 $20,364

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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: $11,321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,660
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimUnlimited Sport SUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6285hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M5T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-17255/70-18285/70-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$35,185$38,540$41,690$18,324$21,374
Adjustments for Features-5,540-7,040-7,8400-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,645$31,500$33,850$18,324$19,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,855$4,205$0$710
Total Invoice$34,262$36,842$39,741$17,207$20,364
Adjustments for Features-5,395-6,730-7,4730-2,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,867$30,112$32,268$17,207$18,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$3,401$0$928

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimUnlimited Sport SUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app $25$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter $0$0$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0  
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000  
Rock rails  $200  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
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  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
White-letter tires $0   
Total Value of Features$6,890$8,390$9,190$1,350$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,540$7,040$7,840$0$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,395-6,730-7,4730-2,229

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182008
ModelWranglerNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.4 in98.7 in
Length188.4 in161.1 in
Width73.8 in67.9 in
Height73.6 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,216 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft327.2 ft3

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