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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: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,927

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $9,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelCaliberCaliberBeetle
TrimR/TSRT4R-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,295 $24,840 $32,550
Base Invoice $19,026 $23,208 $31,249
Driver Convenience Group 335    
Security Group 1,875 1,485  
Leather Interior Group 595 695  
Sunroof 795 795  
SRT Option Group   215  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Driver Convenience Group 301    
Security Group 1,706 1,351  
Leather Interior Group 541 632  
Sunroof 723 723  
SRT Option Group   192  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 3,600 3,190 130
Options (change) 3,271 2,898 100
Destination 630 630 820
Total Price $24,525 $28,660 $33,500
Total Invoice $22,927 $26,736 $32,169

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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: $5,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,515
Model Year200920092017
ModelCaliberCaliberBeetle
TrimR/TSRT4R-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4285hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-19235/40-19
Total Price$24,525$28,660$33,500
Adjustments for Features-2250-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,300$28,660$29,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,360$0
Total Invoice$22,927$26,736$32,169
Adjustments for Features-2100-3,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,717$26,736$28,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,019$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920092017
ModelCaliberCaliberBeetle
TrimR/TSRT4R-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
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
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop $100 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
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
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Performance meter $150 
Trip computer$150 $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  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,915$1,690$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2100-3,937

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092017
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 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
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested187589%
Total Not Requested24011%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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