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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: $21,210

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,844

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $3,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT4CoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $23,350 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $21,709 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Popular Equipment Group 200          
Security Group 890 440        
Driver Convenience Group 760 760        
Front side airbags 250 250 250      
Heated front seats 250          
Sunroof 795 795 795      
SRT Option Group     1,185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130 130 130
Floor mats       235 235 235
Popular Equipment Group 184          
Security Group 819 405        
Driver Convenience Group 699 699        
Front side airbags 230 230 230      
Heated front seats 230          
Sunroof 731 731 731      
SRT Option Group     1,090      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100 100 100
Floor mats       185 185 185
Options (change) 3,145 2,245 2,230 365 365 365
Options (change) 2,893 2,065 2,051 285 285 285
Destination 580 580 580 850 850 850
Total Price $21,210 $22,135 $26,160 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $19,844 $20,677 $24,340 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,731
Model Year200820082008201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT4CoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4172hp I4285hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9?, 4?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/45-19215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,210$22,135$26,160$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features0-75-75-1,830-2,405-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,210$22,060$26,085$22,505$22,830$25,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$4,875$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$19,844$20,677$24,340$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features0-70-70-1,754-2,306-2,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,844$20,607$24,270$21,575$21,887$24,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$763$4,426$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082008201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT4CoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app    $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
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$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100   
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$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
Articulating liftgate speakers $50    
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$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 
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Boost gauge  $75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Performance meter  $150   
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$150    
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color $0$0   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450   
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0   
Raised heavy-duty suspension     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$2,250$2,325$2,325$4,080$4,655$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$75$1,830$2,405$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70-70-1,754-2,306-2,474

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
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.3,013 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

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27569%
Total Not Requested12531%
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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested47551%
Total Not Requested45049%

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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