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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: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $2,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelJetta SportWagenBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSECoastSEDune
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,210 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $23,242 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Panoramic sunroof 1,750      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Floor mats   235 235 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,681      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 1,750 365 365 365
Options (change) 1,681 285 285 285
Destination 770 850 850 850
Total Price $26,730 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $25,693 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,445
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelJetta SportWagenBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSECoastSEDune
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,730$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features0-85-660-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,730$24,250$24,575$27,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$25,693$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features0-81-633-801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,693$23,248$23,560$26,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelJetta SportWagenBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSECoastSEDune
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $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 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $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
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,110$4,685$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85$660$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-81-633-801

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,285 lb.3,012 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 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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