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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: $22,710

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport   
Difference: $4,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,735

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport   
Difference: $4,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelJettaBeetle
Trim1.8T SportSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,895 $24,020
Base Invoice $20,059 $23,058
Lighting Package 995  
Premium Package   2,500
Floor mats   235
Lighting Package 856  
Premium Package   2,150
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 995 2,735
Options (change) 856 2,335
Destination 820 850
Total Price $22,710 $27,605
Total Invoice $21,735 $26,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,309
Model Year20162018
ModelJettaBeetle
Trim1.8T SportSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,710$27,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,710$24,240
Total Invoice$21,735$26,243
Adjustments for Features0-3,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,735$23,044

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelJettaBeetle
Trim1.8T SportSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$800$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,199

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,047 lb.3,012 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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