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Dodge Avenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Avenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,140

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,910

Dodge Avenger R/T   
Difference: $1,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelAvengerBeetle
TrimR/TTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,220 $23,395
Base Invoice $22,328 $22,459
Premium Convenience Group 1,235  
Safety/Security and Convenience Group 740  
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav 925  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 30  
Leather seating surfaces 525  
Sunroof 775  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Navigation Package   1,600
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Convenience Group 1,136  
Safety/Security and Convenience Group 681  
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav 851  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 28  
Leather seating surfaces 483  
Sunroof 713  
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Navigation Package   1,536
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,230 5,700
Options (change) 3,892 5,472
Destination 690 770
Total Price $29,140 $29,865
Total Invoice $26,910 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Avenger R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,456
Model Year20082012
ModelAvengerBeetle
TrimR/TTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine235hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,140$29,865
Adjustments for Features-7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,420$29,865
Total Invoice$26,910$28,701
Adjustments for Features-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,245$28,701

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Features Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelAvengerBeetle
TrimR/TTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,505$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6650

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelAvengerBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.9 in99.9 in
Length190.9 in168.4 in
Width71.8 in71.2 in
Height58.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger R/T

Premium Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Remote start150No
Compass0No
Interior air filter0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Cargo organizer100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested53060%
Safety/Security and Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyGiG Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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