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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: $22,245

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,837

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberJetta
TrimSXTR/TSRT4GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,850 $20,295 $24,840 $23,945
Base Invoice $16,777 $19,026 $23,208 $22,987
Security Group 695 1,875 1,485  
Driver Convenience Group 795 335    
Sport Appearance Package 1,130      
Sunroof 795 795 795  
CD changer, in-dash 350      
Autobahn Package       2,250
Rear spoiler       375
Security Group 632 1,706 1,351  
Driver Convenience Group 728 301    
Sport Appearance Package 1,028      
Sunroof 723 723 723  
CD changer, in-dash 319      
Autobahn Package       2,160
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 3,765 3,005 2,280 2,625
Options (change) 3,430 2,730 2,074 2,460
Destination 630 630 630 795
Total Price $22,245 $23,930 $27,750 $27,365
Total Invoice $20,837 $22,386 $25,912 $26,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,026
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberJetta
TrimSXTR/TSRT4GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4172hp I4285hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 9?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$22,245$23,930$27,750$27,365
Adjustments for Features-10-6000-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,235$23,330$27,750$26,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,095$5,515$0
Total Invoice$20,837$22,386$25,912$26,242
Adjustments for Features-9-5610-388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,828$21,825$25,912$25,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$997$5,084$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920092013
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberJetta
TrimSXTR/TSRT4GLI
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Voice recorder $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0 $0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power recliner, passenger 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$2,545$3,135$2,535$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$600$0$405
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-5610-388

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092013
ModelCaliberJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in104.4 in
Length173.8 in182.2 in
Width68.8 in70.0 in
Height60.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body color grille (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600No
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested96546%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested60042%
Total Not Requested84058%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested109049%

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