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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: $30,470

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $395

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,223

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelJettaBeetle
TrimGLITurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,945 $23,395
Base Invoice $22,987 $22,459
Navigation Package 2,005 1,600
Autobahn Package 2,250  
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler 375  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Navigation Package 1,925 1,536
Autobahn Package 2,160  
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056
Rear spoiler 300  
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 5,730 6,700
Options (change) 5,441 6,332
Destination 795 770
Total Price $30,470 $30,865
Total Invoice $29,223 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $678
Model Year20132012
ModelJettaBeetle
TrimGLITurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,470$30,865
Adjustments for Features-3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,115$30,865
Total Invoice$29,223$29,561
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,883$29,561

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132012
ModelJettaBeetle
TrimGLITurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,200$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3400

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132012
ModelJettaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in99.9 in
Length182.2 in168.4 in
Width70.0 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,089 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 GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested111550%
Total Not Requested112550%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%

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