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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: $20,103

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $217

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,564

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelCaliberNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXTSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,850 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $16,777 $16,381 $19,538
Security Group 695    
Sunroof 795 1,000  
CD changer, in-dash 350    
Rear spoiler   479 479
CD changer, remote   499 499
Security Group 632    
Sunroof 723 883  
CD changer, in-dash 319    
Rear spoiler   310 310
CD changer, remote   340 340
Options (change) 1,840 1,978 978
Options (change) 1,674 1,533 650
Destination 630 650 650
Total Price $20,320 $20,103 $22,153
Total Invoice $19,081 $18,564 $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: $1,028
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $652
Model Year200920082008
ModelCaliberNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXTSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,320$20,103$22,153
Adjustments for Features-1,2450-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,075$20,103$20,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$19,081$18,564$20,838
Adjustments for Features-1,1690-1,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,912$18,564$19,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$896

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200920082008
ModelCaliberNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXTSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,220$975$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1690-1,378

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092008
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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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