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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $6,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $5,104

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Model Year2009200920142014
ModelChallengerChallengerBeetleBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8R-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,220 $39,970 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,170 $37,047 $23,995 $28,795
Electronics Convenience Group 1,445      
Quick Order Package J 1,935      
uconnect gps 1,390 1,240    
Temporary spare tire 100      
Sunroof 950 950    
Xenon HID headlights 695      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Electronics Convenience Group 1,286      
Quick Order Package J 1,722      
uconnect gps 1,237 1,104    
Temporary spare tire 89      
Sunroof 846 846    
Xenon HID headlights 619      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 6,515 2,190 5,300 0
Options (change) 5,799 1,950 5,088 0
Destination 725 725 820 795
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $37,460 $44,585 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $34,694 $41,422 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,228
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelChallengerChallengerBeetleBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8R-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine372hp V8425hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$37,460$44,585$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-1,205-1,5050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$43,080$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,825$575$0
Total Invoice$34,694$41,422$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-1,116-1,3980-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,578$40,024$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,446$553$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelChallengerChallengerBeetleBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8R-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Performance meter $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,340$3,640$2,135$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$1,505$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,116-1,3980-240

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,720 lb.2,988 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 R/T

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%
Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72584%
Total Not Requested14016%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested52579%
Total Not Requested14021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested335072%
Total Not Requested127528%

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