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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: $22,285

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,504

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelCaliberJettaJetta
TrimSXT2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $18,232 $25,842 $28,109
Power driver seat 300    
Driver Convenience Group 550    
Uconnect Voice Command 325    
Security Group 750    
Sunroof 845    
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Power driver seat 273    
Driver Convenience Group 501    
Uconnect Voice Command 296    
Security Group 683    
Sunroof 769    
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 2,770 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 2,522 1,056 1,056
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $22,285 $28,840 $31,200
Total Invoice $21,504 $27,718 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,369
Model Year201220152015
ModelCaliberJettaJetta
TrimSXT2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,285$28,840$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,920-3,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,285$26,920$27,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$910
Total Invoice$21,504$27,718$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-3,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,504$25,873$26,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$873

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220152015
ModelCaliberJettaJetta
TrimSXT2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,770$4,690$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,920$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,845-3,239

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,062 lb.3,158 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
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
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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