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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: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $1,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $1,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelCaliberCaliberNew Beetle
TrimR/TSRT42.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,295 $24,840 $17,180
Base Invoice $19,026 $23,208 $16,107
Leather Interior Group 595 695  
Driver Convenience Group 695    
Sunroof 795 795  
SRT Option Group   575  
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
Leather Interior Group 541 632  
Driver Convenience Group 632    
Sunroof 723 723  
SRT Option Group   523  
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 2,085 2,065 3,520
Options (change) 1,896 1,878 3,251
Destination 630 630 630
Total Price $23,010 $27,535 $21,330
Total Invoice $21,552 $25,716 $19,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $997
Model Year200920092006
ModelCaliberCaliberNew Beetle
TrimR/TSRT42.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4285hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$23,010$27,535$21,330
Adjustments for Features-605-1,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,405$26,330$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,925$0
Total Invoice$21,552$25,716$19,988
Adjustments for Features-567-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,985$24,591$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,606$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200920092006
ModelCaliberCaliberNew Beetle
TrimR/TSRT42.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Performance meter $150 
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,270$2,870$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$1,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-567-1,1250

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092006
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 R/T

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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