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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,840

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $3,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelJettaBeetle
Trim2.0T GLIR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $31,450
Base Invoice $26,779 $30,193
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100
Floor mats 235  
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056
Floor mats 185  
Options (change) 1,335 1,100
Options (change) 1,241 1,056
Destination 820 820
Total Price $30,050 $33,370
Total Invoice $28,840 $32,069

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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: $3,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,946
Model Year20172016
ModelJettaBeetle
Trim2.0T GLIR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,050$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,050$33,075
Total Invoice$28,840$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,840$31,786

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172016
ModelJettaBeetle
Trim2.0T GLIR-Line SEL
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
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
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 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$3,200$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-283

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172016
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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