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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: $21,985

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $90

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,068

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimSXTBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,765 $19,755
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,965
Driver Convenience Group 550  
Security Group 750  
Uconnect Voice Command 325  
Sunroof 845 1,000
Cold Weather Package   250
Bluetooth cell phone link   300
Driver Convenience Group 501  
Security Group 683  
Uconnect Voice Command 296  
Sunroof 769 860
Cold Weather Package   215
Bluetooth cell phone link   258
Options (change) 2,470 1,550
Options (change) 2,249 1,333
Destination 750 770
Total Price $21,985 $22,075
Total Invoice $21,231 $21,068

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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: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $957
Model Year20122011
ModelCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimSXTBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17195/65-15
Total Price$21,985$22,075
Adjustments for Features-1,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,825$22,075
Total Invoice$21,231$21,068
Adjustments for Features-1,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,111$21,068

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelCaliberGolf / GTI
TrimSXTBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,325$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1200

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,062 lb.3,025 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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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