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

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,795

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $270

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,757

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenBeetleBeetle
TrimSETDI1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,745 $24,995 $25,975 $31,450
Base Invoice $22,795 $23,995 $24,937 $30,193
Premium Package 2,550 2,550    
Premium Package 2,193 2,193    
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 0 0
Options (change) 2,193 2,193 0 0
Destination 770 770 820 820
Total Price $27,065 $28,315 $26,795 $32,270
Total Invoice $25,758 $26,958 $25,757 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $533
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenBeetleBeetle
TrimSETDI1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,065$28,315$26,795$32,270
Adjustments for Features-8500-1,395-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,215$28,315$25,400$29,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0$4,350
Total Invoice$25,758$26,958$25,757$31,013
Adjustments for Features-8090-1,341-2,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,949$26,958$24,416$28,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,009$0$4,175

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenBeetleBeetle
TrimSETDI1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Metal pedals   $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,875$3,025$4,420$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$1,395$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments-8090-1,341-2,422

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112016
ModelJetta SportWagenBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in100.0 in
Length179.3 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height59.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72531%
Total Not Requested160069%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72531%
Total Not Requested160069%

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