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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: $24,525

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $6,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,927

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $6,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelCaliberCaliberBeetleBeetle
TrimR/TSRT4R-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,295 $24,840 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $19,026 $23,208 $23,995 $28,795
Security Group 1,875 1,485    
Leather Interior Group 595 695    
Driver Convenience Group 335      
Sunroof 795 795    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Security Group 1,706 1,351    
Leather Interior Group 541 632    
Driver Convenience Group 301      
Sunroof 723 723    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 3,600 2,975 5,300 0
Options (change) 3,271 2,706 5,088 0
Destination 630 630 820 795
Total Price $24,525 $28,445 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $22,927 $26,544 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,753
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelCaliberCaliberBeetleBeetle
TrimR/TSRT4R-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4285hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$24,525$28,445$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-8000-1,475-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,725$28,445$29,640$29,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,720$575$0
Total Invoice$22,927$26,544$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-7480-1,418-1,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,179$26,544$28,485$27,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,365$553$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelCaliberCaliberBeetleBeetle
TrimR/TSRT4R-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,415$1,615$3,090$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$1,475$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-7480-1,418-1,658

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092014
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.2,988 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 R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36517%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested24017%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested260056%
Total Not Requested202544%

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