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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: $23,650

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,088

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $7,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelCaliberCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimSXTR/TGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $25,095
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $24,091
Security Group 890 440  
Driver Convenience Group 760 760  
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595  
Popular Equipment Group 200    
Front side airbags 250 250  
Sunroof 795 795  
Heated front seats 250    
Navigation system 1,395 1,395  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Security Group 819 405  
Driver Convenience Group 699 699  
Leather Interior Group 961 547  
Popular Equipment Group 184    
Front side airbags 230 230  
Sunroof 731 731  
Heated front seats 230    
Navigation system 1,283 1,283  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 5,585 4,235 4,600
Options (change) 5,137 3,895 4,416
Destination 580 580 820
Total Price $23,650 $24,125 $30,515
Total Invoice $22,088 $22,507 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,306
Model Year200820082014
ModelCaliberCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimSXTR/TGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4172hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,650$24,125$30,515
Adjustments for Features-250-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$24,125$29,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$22,088$22,507$29,327
Adjustments for Features-230-956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,065$22,507$28,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082014
ModelCaliberCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimSXTR/TGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,570$1,545$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$995
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-956

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
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 Weight2,967 lb.2,969 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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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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