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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $9,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $9,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTICaliberCaliber
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,470 $35,070 $18,765 $18,730
Base Invoice $29,252 $33,667 $18,232 $18,199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Uconnect Voice Command     325 325
Driver Convenience Group     550 550
Security Group     750 700
Sunroof     845 845
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Uconnect Voice Command     296 296
Driver Convenience Group     501 501
Security Group     683 637
Sunroof     769 769
Options (change) 325 0 2,470 2,420
Options (change) 270 0 2,249 2,203
Destination 850 850 750 750
Total Price $31,645 $35,920 $21,985 $21,900
Total Invoice $30,372 $34,517 $21,231 $21,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,096
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTICaliberCaliber
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4220hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$31,645$35,920$21,985$21,900
Adjustments for Features-5,120-8,245-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,525$27,675$21,085$21,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$815
Total Invoice$30,372$34,517$21,231$21,152
Adjustments for Features-4,914-7,923-8690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,458$26,594$20,362$21,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,136$0$790

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTICaliberCaliber
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,865$10,990$3,645$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,120$8,245$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,914-7,923-8690

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTICaliber
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in103.7 in
Length167.6 in173.8 in
Width70.8 in68.8 in
Height58.2 in60.4 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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