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

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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,375

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $115

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,674

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $88

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelCaliberRabbit / GTI
TrimSXT PlusS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,730 $19,340
Base Invoice $18,199 $18,781
Driver Convenience Group 550  
Security Group 500  
Sunroof 845 1,000
5-speed manual 0  
205/55HR16   450
Driver Convenience Group 501  
Security Group 455  
Sunroof 769 883
5-speed manual 0  
205/55HR16   398
Options (change) 1,895 1,450
Options (change) 1,725 1,281
Destination 750 700
Total Price $21,375 $21,490
Total Invoice $20,674 $20,762

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $777
Model Year20122009
ModelCaliberRabbit / GTI
TrimSXT PlusS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$21,375$21,490
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,375$20,595
Total Invoice$20,674$20,762
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,674$19,897

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122009
ModelCaliberRabbit / GTI
TrimSXT PlusS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,995$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-865

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122009
ModelCaliberRabbit / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in101.5 in
Length173.8 in165.8 in
Width68.8 in68.3 in
Height60.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,128 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150No
Compass0No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35061%
Total Not Requested22539%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S

205/55HR16 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55HR16 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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