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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: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $9,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $9,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCaliberCaliberGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTSXT PlusGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $29,252 $33,667
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325    
Driver Convenience Group 550 550    
Security Group 750 700    
Sunroof 845 845    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296    
Driver Convenience Group 501 501    
Security Group 683 637    
Sunroof 769 769    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Options (change) 2,470 2,420 325 0
Options (change) 2,249 2,203 270 0
Destination 750 750 850 850
Total Price $21,985 $21,900 $31,645 $35,920
Total Invoice $21,231 $21,152 $30,372 $34,517

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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: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,096
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCaliberCaliberGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTSXT PlusGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4158hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,985$21,900$31,645$35,920
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,120-8,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,085$21,900$26,525$27,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0$1,150
Total Invoice$21,231$21,152$30,372$34,517
Adjustments for Features-8690-4,914-7,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,362$21,152$25,458$26,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$0$1,136

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCaliberCaliberGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTSXT PlusGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Interior trim, special color $0  
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,645$2,745$7,865$10,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,120$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments-8690-4,914-7,923

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelCaliberGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in103.8 in
Length173.8 in167.6 in
Width68.8 in70.8 in
Height60.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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