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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $8,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $6,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelChallengerBeetle
TrimSRT8R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,320 $32,550
Base Invoice $34,803 $31,249
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890  
Sunroof 950  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819  
Sunroof 874  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 1,840 130
Options (change) 1,693 100
Destination 675 820
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $41,535 $33,500
Total Invoice $38,871 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,330
Model Year20082017
ModelChallengerBeetle
TrimSRT8R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine425hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)522, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/40-19
Total Price$41,535$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,535$31,805
Total Invoice$38,871$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-1,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,871$30,541

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelChallengerBeetle
TrimSRT8R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
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
Traffic information$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Performance meter$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,365$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,628

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelChallengerBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in100.0 in
Length197.7 in168.4 in
Width75.7 in71.2 in
Height57.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 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 SRT8

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

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