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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: $23,300

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,711

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $4,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelCaliberBeetle
TrimR/T1.8T SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,945 $25,975
Base Invoice $16,740 $24,937
Driver Convenience Group 400  
Stability control 250  
Floor mats 30  
Heated front seats 250  
Front side airbags 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link 275  
Sunroof 795  
Navigation system 1,395  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,150  
Driver Convenience Group 368  
Stability control 230  
Floor mats 28  
Heated front seats 230  
Front side airbags 230  
Bluetooth cell phone link 253  
Sunroof 731  
Navigation system 1,283  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,058  
Options (change) 4,795 0
Options (change) 4,411 0
Destination 560 820
Total Price $23,300 $26,795
Total Invoice $21,711 $25,757

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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: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,311
Model Year20072016
ModelCaliberBeetle
TrimR/T1.8T SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,300$26,795
Adjustments for Features0-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,300$26,030
Total Invoice$21,711$25,757
Adjustments for Features0-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,711$25,022

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072016
ModelCaliberBeetle
TrimR/T1.8T SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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$2,725$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-735

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072016
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 Weight3,116 lb.3,012 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 mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested42581%
Total Not Requested10019%

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