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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimSXT PlusR/TSRT8 392SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,220 $30,270 $44,435 $24,020
Base Invoice $27,021 $28,966 $42,963 $23,058
Media Center 730N 1,095 1,095 1,095  
Temporary spare tire 75 75    
Sunroof 1,195 1,095 1,095  
Xenon HID headlights 695 695    
Boston Acoustics 368W 8 speakers   600    
Rear spoiler   150    
R/T Plus Package   2,000    
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Media Center 730N 975 975 975  
Temporary spare tire 67 67    
Sunroof 1,064 975 975  
Xenon HID headlights 619 619    
Boston Acoustics 368W 8 speakers   534    
Rear spoiler   134    
R/T Plus Package   1,780    
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 3,060 5,710 2,190 2,865
Options (change) 2,725 5,084 1,950 2,435
Destination 995 995 995 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $32,275 $36,975 $48,620 $27,735
Total Invoice $30,741 $35,045 $46,908 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,702
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimSXT PlusR/TSRT8 392SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6375hp V8470hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6368, 8276, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$32,275$36,975$48,620$27,735
Adjustments for Features-750-825-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,200$36,975$47,795$27,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$15,595$0
Total Invoice$30,741$35,045$46,908$26,343
Adjustments for Features-710-796-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,670$35,045$46,112$25,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,375$15,442$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2014201420142018
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimSXT PlusR/TSRT8 392SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app   $25
Remote start $150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$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$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
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$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,880$3,805$4,630$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$825$395
Value of Feature Adjustments-710-796-375

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142018
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 SXT Plus

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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

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%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested52525%
Total Not Requested160075%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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