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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelJettaBeetle
TrimGLIR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,745 $32,550
Base Invoice $22,795 $31,249
Autobahn Package 2,050  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system 900  
Rear spoiler 375  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Autobahn Package 1,968  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system 864  
Rear spoiler 300  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 4,425 130
Options (change) 4,188 100
Destination 770 820
Total Price $28,940 $33,500
Total Invoice $27,753 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $964
Model Year20122017
ModelJettaBeetle
TrimGLIR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$28,940$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$29,905
Total Invoice$27,753$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-3,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$28,717

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelJettaBeetle
TrimGLIR-Line SEL
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,950$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,452

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,157 lb.3,104 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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