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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: $25,365

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $12,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,609

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $12,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimSRT4R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,350 $35,655
Base Invoice $21,709 $34,229
SRT Option Group 1,185  
Front side airbags 250  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
SRT Option Group 1,090  
Front side airbags 230  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,435 1,100
Options (change) 1,320 1,056
Destination 580 820
Total Price $25,365 $37,575
Total Invoice $23,609 $36,105

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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: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,126
Model Year20082017
ModelCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimSRT4R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine285hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$25,365$37,575
Adjustments for Features0-7,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,365$29,905
Total Invoice$23,609$36,105
Adjustments for Features0-7,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,609$28,735

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimSRT4R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,670$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,370

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelCaliberGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in103.8 in
Length173.8 in167.5 in
Width68.8 in70.8 in
Height60.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,156 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested47551%
Total Not Requested45049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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