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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,605

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $7,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,127

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $7,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberJetta
TrimSXTR/TSRT42.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $23,350 $29,280
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $21,709 $28,109
Popular Equipment Group 200      
Driver Convenience Group 760 760    
Security Group 890 440    
Front side airbags 250 250 250  
Heated front seats 250      
Sunroof 795 795 795  
Navigation system 1,395 1,395 1,075  
SRT Option Group     1,185  
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System     1,190  
Popular Equipment Group 184      
Driver Convenience Group 699 699    
Security Group 819 405    
Front side airbags 230 230 230  
Heated front seats 230      
Sunroof 731 731 731  
Navigation system 1,283 1,283 989  
SRT Option Group     1,090  
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System     1,095  
Options (change) 4,540 3,640 4,495 0
Options (change) 4,176 3,348 4,135 0
Destination 580 580 580 820
Total Price $22,605 $23,530 $28,425 $30,100
Total Invoice $21,127 $21,960 $26,424 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,515
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberJetta
TrimSXTR/TSRT42.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4172hp I4285hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9522, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$22,605$23,530$28,425$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-75-375-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,605$23,455$28,050$26,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$5,445$0
Total Invoice$21,127$21,960$26,424$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-70-349-3,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,127$21,890$26,075$25,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$763$4,948$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberJetta
TrimSXTR/TSRT42.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Articulating liftgate speakers $50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Interior trim, special color $0$0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,045$2,120$2,420$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$375$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70-349-3,287

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082016
ModelCaliberJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in104.4 in
Length173.8 in183.3 in
Width68.8 in70.0 in
Height60.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested50054%
Total Not Requested42546%
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested85094%

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