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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: $21,700

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $1,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,970

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $1,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCaliberJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXT PlusSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,730 $18,725 $23,445 $24,805
Base Invoice $18,199 $17,977 $22,507 $23,813
Security Group 500      
Driver Convenience Group 550      
Uconnect Voice Command 325      
Sunroof 845 1,340    
5-speed manual 0      
Convenience Package   1,350    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100  
Security Group 455      
Driver Convenience Group 501      
Uconnect Voice Command 296      
Sunroof 769 1,287    
5-speed manual 0      
Convenience Package   1,296    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 2,220 4,165 1,475 375
Options (change) 2,021 3,939 1,356 300
Destination 750 770 770 770
Total Price $21,700 $23,660 $25,690 $25,950
Total Invoice $20,970 $22,686 $24,633 $24,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,145
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCaliberJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXT PlusSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,700$23,660$25,690$25,950
Adjustments for Features0-595-1,920-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,700$23,065$23,770$24,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705$965
Total Invoice$20,970$22,686$24,633$24,883
Adjustments for Features0-571-1,841-1,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,970$22,115$22,792$23,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$677$927

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCaliberJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXT PlusSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,670$3,265$4,590$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595$1,920$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-571-1,841-1,841

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
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 Weight2,940 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 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 Legroom35.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35061%
Total Not Requested22539%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
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 Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested64040%

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