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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: $7,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,672

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $6,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelCaliberCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimUptownRushGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,585 $20,585 $30,045
Base Invoice $19,929 $19,929 $28,843
Driver Convenience Group 300 300  
Security Group 700    
Media Center 430N 1,035 395  
Sunroof 845 845  
Leather Interior Group   650  
Driver Convenience Group 273 273  
Security Group 637    
Media Center 430N 942 359  
Sunroof 769 769  
Leather Interior Group   592  
Options (change) 2,880 2,190 0
Options (change) 2,621 1,993 0
Destination 750 750 820
Total Price $24,215 $23,525 $30,865
Total Invoice $23,300 $22,672 $29,663

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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: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,062
Model Year201120112015
ModelCaliberCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimUptownRushGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4172hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,215$23,525$30,865
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,940$23,525$28,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$23,300$22,672$29,663
Adjustments for Features-1,2270-2,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,073$22,672$27,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112015
ModelCaliberCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimUptownRushGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 $350
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,135$2,860$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2270-2,528

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112015
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 Weight2,941 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 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 Legroom35.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Uptown

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

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

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