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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: $21,115

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $3,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,809

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $3,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT4CoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,850 $20,295 $24,840 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $16,777 $19,026 $23,208 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Security Group 695 1,875 1,485      
Driver Convenience Group 795 335        
Sunroof 795 795 795      
CD changer, in-dash 350          
SRT Option Group     215      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130 130 130
Floor mats       235 235 235
Security Group 632 1,706 1,351      
Driver Convenience Group 728 301        
Sunroof 723 723 723      
CD changer, in-dash 319          
SRT Option Group     192      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100 100 100
Floor mats       185 185 185
Options (change) 2,635 3,005 2,495 365 365 365
Options (change) 2,402 2,730 2,266 285 285 285
Destination 630 630 630 850 850 850
Total Price $21,115 $23,930 $27,965 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $19,809 $22,386 $26,104 $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: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,742
Model Year200920092009201820182018
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$21,115$23,930$27,965$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,040-1,015-1,855-2,430-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,115$22,890$26,950$22,480$22,805$25,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$5,835$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$19,809$22,386$26,104$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features0-973-947-1,778-2,330-2,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,809$21,413$25,157$21,551$21,863$24,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,604$5,348$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920092009201820182018
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
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    
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0   
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15   
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$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 
Traffic information $25$25   
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100   
Voice recorder $0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Boost gauge  $75   
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights $125$125  $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Performance meter  $150   
Trip computer$150$150 $150$150$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    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
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$2,725$3,765$3,740$4,580$5,155$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040$1,015$1,855$2,430$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-973-947-1,778-2,330-2,498

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092018
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

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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

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
Navigation system600No
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested94044%
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?
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 system600No
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62543%
Total Not Requested81557%

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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