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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: $4,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,809

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Model Year201220122016
ModelChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8 392R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,770 $43,875 $31,450
Base Invoice $28,575 $42,452 $30,193
R/T Plus Package 2,000    
Media Center 730N 790 790  
Sound Group II 1,195    
Sunroof 995 995  
Xenon HID headlights 695    
Rear spoiler 150    
Temporary spare tire 75    
R/T Plus Package 1,780    
Media Center 730N 703 703  
Sound Group II 1,063    
Sunroof 886 886  
Xenon HID headlights 619    
Rear spoiler 134    
Temporary spare tire 67    
Options (change) 5,900 1,785 0
Options (change) 5,252 1,589 0
Destination 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0
Total Price $36,665 $47,655 $32,270
Total Invoice $34,822 $46,036 $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: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,150
Model Year201220122016
ModelChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8 392R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine376hp V8470hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8276, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20235/40-19
Total Price$36,665$47,655$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-650-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,665$47,005$31,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,340$0
Total Invoice$34,822$46,036$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-628-341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,822$45,408$30,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,586$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122016
ModelChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8 392R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $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
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,780$3,430$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-628-341

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
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

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested117563%
Total Not Requested70037%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
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
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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