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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: $23,525

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $7,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,672

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $7,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCaliberCaliberGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUptownRushGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,585 $20,585 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $19,929 $19,929 $23,611 $33,207
Security Group 700      
Driver Convenience Group 300 300    
Media Center 430N 1,035 395    
Sunroof 845 845    
Leather Interior Group   650    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Security Group 637      
Driver Convenience Group 273 273    
Media Center 430N 942 359    
Sunroof 769 769    
Leather Interior Group   592    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 2,880 2,190 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,621 1,993 5,760 1,440
Destination 750 750 770 770
Total Price $24,215 $23,525 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $23,300 $22,672 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,958
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCaliberCaliberGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUptownRushGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4172hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,215$23,525$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-1,155-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,940$23,525$30,210$33,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0$3,545
Total Invoice$23,300$22,672$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-1,2270-1,110-2,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,073$22,672$29,031$32,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$0$3,403

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCaliberCaliberGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUptownRushGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 $350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50  
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,760$2,485$3,640$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$1,155$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2270-1,110-2,983

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
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 Weight2,941 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 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 Legroom35.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft346.0 ft3

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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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested240059%
Total Not Requested165041%

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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