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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: $6,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $6,545

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Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162018
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimSXTSXT PlusR/TR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT HellcatSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $29,995 $31,995 $34,995 $36,890 $37,995 $49,195 $62,495 $24,020
Base Invoice $26,666 $29,336 $31,366 $34,036 $35,723 $36,626 $48,007 $60,376 $23,058
Blacktop Package 1,195                
Uconnect 8.4N 1,095 795 1,095 795 795 795      
Alpine 276W 6 speakers 695   695            
Driver Convenience Group 1,295 1,095 1,295 1,095 795 1,095      
Heated front seats 395   395            
Sunroof 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,995  
Premium Package                 2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)                 130
Floor mats                 235
Blacktop Package 1,064                
Uconnect 8.4N 975 708 975 708 708 708      
Alpine 276W 6 speakers 619   619            
Driver Convenience Group 1,153 975 1,153 975 708 975      
Heated front seats 352   352            
Sunroof 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,776  
Premium Package                 2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)                 100
Floor mats                 185
Options (change) 5,870 3,085 4,675 3,085 2,785 3,085 1,195 1,995 2,865
Options (change) 5,227 2,747 4,163 2,747 2,480 2,747 1,064 1,776 2,435
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,700 0
Total Price $33,860 $34,075 $37,665 $39,075 $40,670 $43,075 $52,385 $67,185 $27,735
Total Invoice $32,888 $33,078 $36,524 $37,778 $39,198 $41,368 $51,066 $64,847 $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: $3,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,386
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162018
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimSXTSXT PlusR/TR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT HellcatSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6M6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6?, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19900, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20235/45-18
Total Price$33,860$34,075$37,665$39,075$40,670$43,075$52,385$67,185$27,735
Adjustments for Features-1,250-2,6500-1,575-1,575-825-3,275-3,225-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,610$31,425$37,665$37,500$39,095$42,250$49,110$63,960$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$1,185$0$6,240$6,075$7,670$10,825$17,685$32,535$0
Total Invoice$32,888$33,078$36,524$37,778$39,198$41,368$51,066$64,847$26,343
Adjustments for Features-1,214-2,5720-1,523-1,518-792-3,193-3,113-223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,674$30,506$36,524$36,255$37,680$40,576$47,873$61,734$26,120
Cost Above Minimum$1,168$0$6,018$5,749$7,174$10,070$17,367$31,228$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162018
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerBeetle
TrimSXTSXT PlusR/TR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT HellcatSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300       
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD        $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  $250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350$350 $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear        $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front        $150
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist        $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover        $75
Cargo mat        $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles        $15
Rain-sensing wipers       $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250$250 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0        
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100$100$100$100  
Front splitter spoiler     $200$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support        $100
Apple CarPlay support        $100
CD player        $125
Mirrorlink support        $0
MP3-compatible player        $50
Satellite radio        $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot        $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0 $0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound      $250$250 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights       $200 
Boost gauge       $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights        $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Performance meter     $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors        $25
Visor mirror, driver        $10
Visor mirror, passenger        $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300 $300$300 
Door sill trim plates        $100
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900$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$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces        $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350    $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Hydraulic steering (optional)       $0 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350$350$350$350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0     $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,965$6,365$3,715$5,290$5,290$4,540$6,990$6,940$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$2,650$0$1,575$1,575$825$3,275$3,225$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,214-2,5720-1,523-1,518-792-3,193-3,113-223

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelChallengerBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in100.0 in
Length197.9 in168.4 in
Width75.7 in71.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 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

Blacktop Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
3.07 axle ratioNo
Black grille (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Hood stripes0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested52545%
Total Not Requested65055%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105079%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105079%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

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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