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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: $23,650

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $9,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,088

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $10,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelCaliberCaliberBeetle
TrimSXTR/TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $32,550
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $31,249
Driver Convenience Group 760 760  
Security Group 890 440  
Popular Equipment Group 200    
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595  
Front side airbags 250 250  
Heated front seats 250    
Navigation system 1,395 1,395  
Sunroof 795 795  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Driver Convenience Group 699 699  
Security Group 819 405  
Popular Equipment Group 184    
Leather Interior Group 961 547  
Front side airbags 230 230  
Heated front seats 230    
Navigation system 1,283 1,283  
Sunroof 731 731  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 5,585 4,235 130
Options (change) 5,137 3,895 100
Destination 580 580 820
Total Price $23,650 $24,125 $33,500
Total Invoice $22,088 $22,507 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,297
Model Year200820082017
ModelCaliberCaliberBeetle
TrimSXTR/TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4172hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$23,650$24,125$33,500
Adjustments for Features-250-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$24,125$29,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$22,088$22,507$32,169
Adjustments for Features-230-3,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,065$22,507$28,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082017
ModelCaliberCaliberBeetle
TrimSXTR/TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$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$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Articulating liftgate speakers $50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,825$1,800$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-3,807

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
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 Weight2,967 lb.3,019 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 SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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