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Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $6,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimSXTSXT PlusGTR/TR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/AT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,295 $30,295 $33,995 $33,995 $36,995 $38,990 $37,995 $40,995 $38,995 $43,995 $49,495 $64,295 $70,295 $24,020
Base Invoice $27,038 $29,708 $33,336 $33,336 $36,006 $37,782 $36,896 $39,566 $37,646 $42,096 $48,376 $62,140 $67,480 $23,058
Uconnect 8.4N 1,095 795 795 1,095 795 795 1,095 795 795 795        
Alpine 276W 6 speakers 795     795     795              
Driver Convenience Group 1,295 1,095 1,095 1,295 1,095 1,095 1,295 1,095 1,095 1,095        
Temporary spare tire 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295            
Heated front seats 495     495                    
Sunroof 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,995 1,995  
Premium Package                           2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)                           130
Floor mats                           235
Uconnect 8.4N 975 708 708 975 708 708 975 708 708 708        
Alpine 276W 6 speakers 708     708     708              
Driver Convenience Group 1,153 975 975 1,153 975 975 1,153 975 975 975        
Temporary spare tire 263 263 263 263 263 263 263 263            
Heated front seats 441     441                    
Sunroof 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,776 1,776  
Premium Package                           2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)                           100
Floor mats                           185
Options (change) 5,170 3,380 3,380 5,170 3,380 3,380 4,675 3,380 3,085 3,085 1,195 1,995 1,995 2,865
Options (change) 4,604 3,010 3,010 4,604 3,010 3,010 4,163 3,010 2,747 2,747 1,064 1,776 1,776 2,435
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700 1,700 0
Total Price $33,560 $34,770 $38,470 $40,260 $41,470 $43,465 $43,765 $45,470 $44,175 $49,175 $52,785 $69,085 $75,085 $27,735
Total Invoice $32,737 $33,813 $37,441 $39,035 $40,111 $41,887 $42,154 $43,671 $42,488 $46,938 $51,535 $66,711 $72,051 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,976
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimSXTSXT PlusGTR/TR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/AT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6305hp V6305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8375hp V8375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8707hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6?, 6?, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6276, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19900, 19900, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20305/35-20235/45-18
Total Price$33,560$34,770$38,470$40,260$41,470$43,465$43,765$45,470$44,175$49,175$52,785$69,085$75,085$27,735
Adjustments for Features-1,140-2,565-4,365-365-1,740-1,740-40-1,790-740-640-3,190-3,140-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$32,205$34,105$39,895$39,730$41,725$43,725$43,680$43,435$48,535$49,595$65,945$71,670$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$215$0$1,900$7,690$7,525$9,520$11,520$11,475$11,230$16,330$17,390$33,740$39,465$0
Total Invoice$32,737$33,813$37,441$39,035$40,111$41,887$42,154$43,671$42,488$46,938$51,535$66,711$72,051$26,343
Adjustments for Features-1,112-2,494-4,248-354-1,683-1,677-39-1,719-712-611-3,114-3,032-3,2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,625$31,319$33,193$38,681$38,428$40,210$42,115$41,952$41,776$46,327$48,421$63,679$68,774$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$306$0$1,874$7,362$7,109$8,891$10,796$10,633$10,457$15,008$17,102$32,360$37,455$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimSXTSXT PlusGTR/TR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/AT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300           
6-speed manual   $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic             $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD  $1700           
FWD             $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100  $100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250  $250 $250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 $350$350 $350  $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear             $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front             $150
Secondary collision brake assist             $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150     $150
Vehicle health reports             $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover             $75
Cargo mat             $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles             $15
Rain-sensing wipers           $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential        $300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)          $0$0$0 
Black hood      $0$0 $0    
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100 $100   
Front splitter spoiler        $200$200$200$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)          $0$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings            $75 
Infotainment 
App support             $0
CD player             $125
Mirrorlink support             $0
MP3-compatible player             $50
Satellite radio             $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot             $25
Surround sound          $250$250$250 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights           $200$200 
Boost gauge           $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights             $50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Performance meter       $150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors             $25
Visor mirror, driver             $10
Visor mirror, passenger             $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 $300$300 $300  $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates             $100
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim          $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 $900$900 $900  $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat             $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat             $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat             $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat             $50
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces             $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0 $0      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical          $500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200 
Hydraulic steering (optional)           $0  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels        $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0      
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)        $0$0$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 $0 $0$0 $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control        $100$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100           
Total Value of Features$4,690$6,115$7,915$3,915$5,290$5,290$3,590$5,340$4,290$4,190$6,740$6,690$6,965$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$2,565$4,365$365$1,740$1,740$40$1,790$740$640$3,190$3,140$3,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,112-2,494-4,248-354-1,683-1,677-39-1,719-712-611-3,114-3,032-3,2770

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelChallengerBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in100.0 in
Length197.9 in168.4 in
Width75.7 in71.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,866 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.229.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested105079%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger GT

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested105079%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A 392

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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