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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: $24,465

Dodge Caliber Uptown   
Difference: $1,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,528

Dodge Caliber Uptown   
Difference: $1,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelCaliberBeetle
TrimUptown2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,585 $19,995
Base Invoice $19,929 $19,195
Driver Convenience Group 300  
Security Group 700  
Media Center 430N 1,035  
Sunroof 845  
2.4L I4 250  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   4,300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Driver Convenience Group 273  
Security Group 637  
Media Center 430N 942  
Sunroof 769  
2.4L I4 228  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   4,128
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 3,130 5,400
Options (change) 2,849 5,184
Destination 750 795
Total Price $24,465 $26,190
Total Invoice $23,528 $25,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,642
Model Year20112013
ModelCaliberBeetle
TrimUptown2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,465$26,190
Adjustments for Features-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,390$26,190
Total Invoice$23,528$25,174
Adjustments for Features-1,9960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,532$25,174

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112013
ModelCaliberBeetle
TrimUptown2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,565$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9960

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112013
ModelCaliberBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in99.9 in
Length173.8 in168.4 in
Width68.8 in71.2 in
Height60.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,062 lb.2,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 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 Legroom35.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Uptown

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested177556%
Total Not Requested140044%

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