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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,985

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,231

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $1,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelCaliberBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,765 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $18,232 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Security Group 750      
Driver Convenience Group 550      
Uconnect Voice Command 325      
Sunroof 845      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Security Group 683      
Driver Convenience Group 501      
Uconnect Voice Command 296      
Sunroof 769      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 2,470 235 235 235
Options (change) 2,249 185 185 185
Destination 750 850 850 850
Total Price $21,985 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $21,231 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,177
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelCaliberBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,985$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-855-1,430-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,985$23,350$23,675$26,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$21,231$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-821-1,372-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,231$22,408$22,721$25,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$313$2,806

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelCaliberBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,855$4,430$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855$1,430$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-821-1,372-1,540

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelCaliberBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in100.0 in
Length173.8 in168.4 in
Width68.8 in71.2 in
Height60.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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