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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: $5,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $5,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelChallengerChallengerBeetleBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8 392R-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,770 $43,875 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,575 $42,452 $23,995 $28,795
R/T Plus Package 2,000      
Media Center 430N 545 545    
Sound Group II 1,195      
Temporary spare tire 75      
Sunroof 995 995    
Rear spoiler 150      
Xenon HID headlights 695      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
R/T Plus Package 1,780      
Media Center 430N 480 485    
Sound Group II 1,063      
Temporary spare tire 67      
Sunroof 886 886    
Rear spoiler 134      
Xenon HID headlights 619      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 5,655 1,540 5,300 0
Options (change) 5,029 1,371 5,088 0
Destination 995 995 820 795
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $36,420 $47,410 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $34,599 $45,818 $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: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,446
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelChallengerChallengerBeetleBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8 392R-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine376hp V8470hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8276, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$36,420$47,410$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-845-1,4950-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,575$45,915$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,340$575$0
Total Invoice$34,599$45,818$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-803-1,4450-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,796$44,373$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,577$553$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelChallengerChallengerBeetleBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8 392R-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
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 
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
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$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$3,055$3,705$2,210$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$1,495$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-803-1,4450-240

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
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

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested117563%
Total Not Requested70037%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

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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