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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $5,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,220 $39,970 $31,450
Base Invoice $28,170 $37,047 $30,193
Quick Order Package J 1,935    
Electronics Convenience Group 1,445    
uconnect gps 1,390 1,240  
Temporary spare tire 100    
Xenon HID headlights 695    
Sunroof 950 950  
Quick Order Package J 1,722    
Electronics Convenience Group 1,286    
uconnect gps 1,237 1,104  
Temporary spare tire 89    
Xenon HID headlights 619    
Sunroof 846 846  
Options (change) 6,515 2,190 0
Options (change) 5,799 1,950 0
Destination 725 725 820
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $37,460 $44,585 $32,270
Total Invoice $34,694 $41,422 $31,013

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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: $5,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,796
Model Year200920092016
ModelChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine372hp V8425hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20235/40-19
Total Price$37,460$44,585$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-300-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,460$44,285$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,825$0
Total Invoice$34,694$41,422$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-279-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,694$41,143$30,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,449$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920092016
ModelChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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$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$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
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,965$3,265$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-115

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092016
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.3,013 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

Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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