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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: $21,985

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $1,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,231

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $1,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelCaliberJetta
TrimSXT1.8T SE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $18,895
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,139
Driver Convenience Group 550  
Security Group 750  
Uconnect Voice Command 325  
Sunroof 845 1,680
Connectivity Package   1,820
Rear spoiler   375
Driver Convenience Group 501  
Security Group 683  
Uconnect Voice Command 296  
Sunroof 769 1,612
Connectivity Package   1,748
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 2,470 3,875
Options (change) 2,249 3,660
Destination 750 820
Total Price $21,985 $23,590
Total Invoice $21,231 $22,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,827
Model Year20122014
ModelCaliberJetta
TrimSXT1.8T SE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,985$23,590
Adjustments for Features-4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,530$23,590
Total Invoice$21,231$22,619
Adjustments for Features-4390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,792$22,619

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122014
ModelCaliberJetta
TrimSXT1.8T SE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,920$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4390

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,062 lb.3,007 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

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
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 Jetta 1.8T SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%
Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72041%

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