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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelJettaJettaJettaNew Beetle
TrimSESELSEL Premium2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,725 $23,445 $24,805 $17,915
Base Invoice $17,977 $22,507 $23,813 $17,040
Convenience Package 1,350      
Sunroof 1,340     1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100    
Satellite radio       375
Convenience Package 1,296      
Sunroof 1,287     883
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056    
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 3,790 1,100 0 1,375
Options (change) 3,639 1,056 0 1,214
Destination 770 770 770 700
Total Price $23,285 $25,315 $25,575 $19,990
Total Invoice $22,386 $24,333 $24,583 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,221
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelJettaJettaJettaNew Beetle
TrimSESELSEL Premium2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,285$25,315$25,575$19,990
Adjustments for Features-2,300-3,625-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,985$21,690$21,950$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$965$0
Total Invoice$22,386$24,333$24,583$18,954
Adjustments for Features-2,211-3,484-3,4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,175$20,849$21,099$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$674$924$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelJettaJettaJettaNew Beetle
TrimSESELSEL Premium2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation system $600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125 
Trip computer $150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,800$4,125$4,125$500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$3,625$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,211-3,484-3,4840

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122009
ModelJettaNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in98.7 in
Length182.2 in161.1 in
Width70.0 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.2,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.527.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested91557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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