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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: $28,265

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,165

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelJettaBeetle
Trim2.0T GLITurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $23,395
Base Invoice $26,779 $22,459
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100
Floor mats 235  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056
Floor mats 185  
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Options (change) 1,335 4,100
Options (change) 1,241 3,936
Destination 820 770
Total Price $30,050 $28,265
Total Invoice $28,840 $27,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,449
Model Year20172012
ModelJettaBeetle
Trim2.0T GLITurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,050$28,265
Adjustments for Features-3,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,795$28,265
Total Invoice$28,840$27,165
Adjustments for Features-3,1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,716$27,165

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelJettaBeetle
Trim2.0T GLITurbo
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
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
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$5,275$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1240

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelJettaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in99.9 in
Length183.3 in168.4 in
Width70.0 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,194 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		15.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.729.9 ft3

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

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%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested162575%
Total Not Requested55025%

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