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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $2,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelJettaBeetle
Trim2.0T GLI SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,280 $32,550
Base Invoice $28,109 $31,249
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 1,100 130
Options (change) 1,056 100
Destination 820 820
Total Price $31,200 $33,500
Total Invoice $29,985 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,877
Model Year20162017
ModelJettaBeetle
Trim2.0T GLI SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,200$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,200$33,180
Total Invoice$29,985$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,985$31,862

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelJettaBeetle
Trim2.0T GLI SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,750$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-307

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelJettaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in100.0 in
Length183.3 in168.4 in
Width70.0 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,194 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
15.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.729.9 ft3

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