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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: $22,150

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $4,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,653

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $4,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelCaliberBeetle
TrimR/T2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,945 $19,995
Base Invoice $16,740 $19,195
Driver Convenience Group 400  
Stability control 250  
Floor mats 30  
Bluetooth cell phone link 275  
Heated front seats 250  
Front side airbags 250  
Sunroof 795  
Navigation system 1,395  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   4,300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Driver Convenience Group 368  
Stability control 230  
Floor mats 28  
Bluetooth cell phone link 253  
Heated front seats 230  
Front side airbags 230  
Sunroof 731  
Navigation system 1,283  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   4,128
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 3,645 5,400
Options (change) 3,353 5,184
Destination 560 795
Total Price $22,150 $26,190
Total Invoice $20,653 $25,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,434
Model Year20072013
ModelCaliberBeetle
TrimR/T2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,150$26,190
Adjustments for Features0-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,150$26,100
Total Invoice$20,653$25,174
Adjustments for Features0-87
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,653$25,087

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072013
ModelCaliberBeetle
TrimR/T2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,975$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-87

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072013
ModelCaliberBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in99.9 in
Length173.8 in168.4 in
Width68.8 in71.2 in
Height60.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,066 lb.2,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 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 Legroom35.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested27552%
Total Not Requested25048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested190060%
Total Not Requested127540%

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