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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $242

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT4SSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $23,350 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $21,709 $16,381 $19,538
Security Group 890 440      
CD changer, in-dash 320 320      
Front side airbags 250 250 250    
Heated front seats 250     225  
Sunroof 795 795 795 1,000  
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System     1,190    
Rear spoiler       479 479
CD changer, remote       499 499
Security Group 819 405      
CD changer, in-dash 294 294      
Front side airbags 230 230 230    
Heated front seats 230     199  
Sunroof 731 731 731 883  
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System     1,095    
Rear spoiler       310 310
CD changer, remote       340 340
Options (change) 2,505 1,805 2,235 2,203 978
Options (change) 2,304 1,660 2,056 1,732 650
Destination 580 580 580 650 650
Total Price $20,570 $21,695 $26,165 $20,328 $22,153
Total Invoice $19,255 $20,272 $24,345 $18,763 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $542
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT4SSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4172hp I4285hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5M6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9522, 13?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/45-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,570$21,695$26,165$20,328$22,153
Adjustments for Features-1,105-1,580-1,5550-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,465$20,115$24,610$20,328$20,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$5,145$0$575
Total Invoice$19,255$20,272$24,345$18,763$20,838
Adjustments for Features-1,034-1,476-1,4470-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,221$18,796$22,898$18,763$19,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$4,677$0$899

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT4SSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0 
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50$50  
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog lights $125$125  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Interior trim, special color $0$0  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,520$2,995$2,970$1,415$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$1,580$1,555$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,034-1,476-1,4470-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
ModelCaliberNew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in98.7 in
Length173.8 in161.1 in
Width68.8 in67.9 in
Height60.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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