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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,898

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Model Year20082008201620162016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSSE1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $18,995 $23,650 $25,380 $31,120 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $18,235 $22,705 $24,366 $29,874 $25,842 $28,109
Heated front seats 225              
iPod integration 199 199            
Rear spoiler 479 479 375 375 375      
Sunroof 1,000              
Connectivity Package     2,230          
Heated front seats 199              
iPod integration 176 176            
Rear spoiler 310 310 300 300 300      
Sunroof 883              
Connectivity Package     2,142          
Options (change) 1,903 678 2,605 375 375 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,568 486 2,442 300 300 0 0 0
Destination 650 650 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $22,420 $24,845 $26,575 $31,940 $27,740 $30,100
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $21,497 $23,825 $25,486 $30,694 $26,662 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138
Model Year20082008201620162016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSSE1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M5T6T6S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$22,420$24,845$26,575$31,940$27,740$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,000-4,400-7,325-7,075-4,275-6,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$20,420$20,445$19,250$24,865$23,465$23,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$1,170$1,195$0$5,615$4,215$4,675
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$21,497$23,825$25,486$30,694$26,662$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-1,918-4,219-7,025-6,799-4,109-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$19,579$19,606$18,461$23,895$22,553$22,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$1,118$1,145$0$5,434$4,092$4,533

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008201620162016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSSE1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual     $1200  
6-speed manual      $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600   
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener    $100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200   
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100 $100
Forward collision warning    $200   
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75      
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents    $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0   
Body kit     $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100      
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600$600 $600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25 $25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125$125
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150 $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Total Value of Features$675$1,925$2,675$5,075$8,000$7,750$4,950$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,000$4,400$7,325$7,075$4,275$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-1,918-4,219-7,025-6,799-4,109-5,935

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082016
ModelNew BeetleJetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in104.4 in
Length161.1 in183.3 in
Width67.9 in70.0 in
Height59.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested123061%
Total Not Requested77539%

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