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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,215

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $2,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,156

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $2,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelJettaBeetle
TrimTDITDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,775 $24,595
Base Invoice $21,864 $23,611
Navigation Package 1,130  
Premium Package 1,440  
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   2,900
Navigation Package 1,084  
Premium Package 1,382  
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   2,784
Options (change) 3,670 4,000
Options (change) 3,522 3,840
Destination 770 820
Total Price $27,215 $29,415
Total Invoice $26,156 $28,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,000
Model Year20122014
ModelJettaBeetle
TrimTDITDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG29/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$27,215$29,415
Adjustments for Features0-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,215$29,295
Total Invoice$26,156$28,271
Adjustments for Features0-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,156$28,156

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
ModelJettaBeetle
TrimTDITDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,925$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-115

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
ModelJettaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in100.0 in
Length182.2 in168.4 in
Width70.0 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.529.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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