Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2011 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2016
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,465

Dodge Caliber Uptown   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,528

Dodge Caliber Uptown   
Difference: $2,229

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelCaliberBeetle
TrimUptown1.8T SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,585 $25,975
Base Invoice $19,929 $24,937
Security Group 700  
Driver Convenience Group 300  
Media Center 430N 1,035  
Sunroof 845  
2.4L I4 250  
Security Group 637  
Driver Convenience Group 273  
Media Center 430N 942  
Sunroof 769  
2.4L I4 228  
Options (change) 3,130 0
Options (change) 2,849 0
Destination 750 820
Total Price $24,465 $26,795
Total Invoice $23,528 $25,757

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Dodge Caliber dealer quotes or Volkswagen Beetle dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,638
Model Year20112016
ModelCaliberBeetle
TrimUptown1.8T SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,465$26,795
Adjustments for Features-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,040$26,795
Total Invoice$23,528$25,757
Adjustments for Features-4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,119$25,757

Return to top

Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112016
ModelCaliberBeetle
TrimUptown1.8T SEL
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 app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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$4,190$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4090

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,062 lb.3,012 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

Return to top

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

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Uptown

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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Dodge models.