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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,285

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $7,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,322

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $20,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelCaliberTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimSXTSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,765 $26,750 $31,090 $36,250
Base Invoice $18,232 $0 $0 $34,801
Driver Convenience Group 550      
Security Group 750      
Uconnect Voice Command 325      
Power driver seat 300      
Sunroof 845      
Universal garage door opener   325 325 325
Cargo cover   200 200 200
Remote start   450    
Panoramic sunroof   1,200    
Driver Convenience Group 501      
Security Group 683      
Uconnect Voice Command 296      
Power driver seat 273      
Sunroof 769      
Universal garage door opener   270 270 270
Cargo cover   152 152 152
Remote start   350    
Panoramic sunroof   1,032    
Options (change) 2,770 2,175 525 525
Options (change) 2,522 1,804 422 422
Destination 750 900 900 900
Total Price $22,285 $29,825 $32,515 $37,675
Total Invoice $21,504 $2,704 $1,322 $36,123

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Caliber SXT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,442
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelCaliberTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimSXTSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4184hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/65-17235/55-18235/50-19
Total Price$22,285$29,825$32,515$37,675
Adjustments for Features0-4,670-6,395-11,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,285$25,155$26,120$26,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$965$1,500
Total Invoice$21,504$2,704$1,322$36,123
Adjustments for Features0-423-260-10,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,504$2,281$1,062$25,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,219$0$24,495

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelCaliberTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimSXTSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $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   
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,045$7,715$9,440$14,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,670$6,395$11,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-423-260-10,566

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122018
ModelCaliberTiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in109.8 in
Length173.8 in185.1 in
Width68.8 in72.4 in
Height60.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,777 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.433.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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