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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: $8,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,504

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $8,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelCaliberJetta
TrimSXT2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $29,545
Base Invoice $18,232 $28,362
Power driver seat 300  
Driver Convenience Group 550  
Security Group 750  
Uconnect Voice Command 325  
Sunroof 845  
Floor mats   235
Remote start   450
Power driver seat 273  
Driver Convenience Group 501  
Security Group 683  
Uconnect Voice Command 296  
Sunroof 769  
Floor mats   185
Remote start   350
Options (change) 2,770 685
Options (change) 2,522 535
Destination 750 850
Total Price $22,285 $31,080
Total Invoice $21,504 $29,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,931
Model Year20122018
ModelCaliberJetta
TrimSXT2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,285$31,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,285$27,620
Total Invoice$21,504$29,747
Adjustments for Features0-3,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,504$26,435

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelCaliberJetta
TrimSXT2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,470$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,312

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
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.3,208 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 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 start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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