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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,240

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,334

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $10,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimSRT4R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,350 $34,590
Base Invoice $21,709 $33,207
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System 1,190  
Front side airbags 250  
Navigation system 1,075  
Sunroof 795  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System 1,095  
Front side airbags 230  
Navigation system 989  
Sunroof 731  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 3,310 1,500
Options (change) 3,045 1,440
Destination 580 770
Total Price $27,240 $36,860
Total Invoice $25,334 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SRT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,668
Model Year20082012
ModelCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimSRT4R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine285hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)522, 13300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$27,240$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,240$32,265
Total Invoice$25,334$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,334$31,002

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimSRT4R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,845$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,415

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelCaliberGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in101.5 in
Length173.8 in165.4 in
Width68.8 in70.3 in
Height60.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,156 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.0 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested85094%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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