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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: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $4,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018201820142014
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerBeetleBeetle
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySRT DemonR-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,295 $36,995 $38,990 $40,995 $38,995 $43,995 $49,495 $64,295 $70,295 $83,295 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,708 $36,006 $37,782 $39,566 $37,646 $42,096 $48,376 $62,140 $67,480 $79,810 $23,995 $28,795
Uconnect 8.4N 795 795 795 795 795 795            
Driver Convenience Group 1,095 1,095   1,095 1,095 1,095            
Temporary spare tire 295 295 295 295                
Sunroof 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,995 1,995 4,995    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   195       195            
Performance Handling Group   1,690                    
Leather Interior Group         1,695 1,695            
Leather Front Seat Group                   1,595    
Front sport buckets                   0    
Rear seat                   1    
Interior trim, special color                   295    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package                     5,300  
Uconnect 8.4N 708 708 708 708 708 708            
Driver Convenience Group 975 975   975 975 975            
Temporary spare tire 263 263 263 263                
Sunroof 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,776 1,776 4,446    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   174       174            
Performance Handling Group   1,504                    
Leather Interior Group         1,509 1,509            
Leather Front Seat Group                   1,420    
Front sport buckets                   0    
Rear seat                   1    
Interior trim, special color                   263    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package                     5,088  
Options (change) 3,380 5,265 2,285 3,380 4,780 4,975 1,195 1,995 1,995 6,886 5,300 0
Options (change) 3,010 4,688 2,035 3,010 4,256 4,430 1,064 1,776 1,776 6,130 5,088 0
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 820 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700 1,700 1,700 0 0
Total Price $34,770 $43,355 $42,370 $45,470 $45,870 $51,065 $52,785 $69,085 $75,085 $92,976 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $33,813 $41,789 $40,912 $43,671 $43,997 $48,621 $51,535 $66,711 $72,051 $88,735 $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: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $398
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018201820142014
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerBeetleBeetle
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySRT DemonR-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8707hp V8808hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT8M6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19900, 19900, 19?, 2400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20305/35-20315/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$34,770$43,355$42,370$45,470$45,870$51,065$52,785$69,085$75,085$92,976$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-4,180-3,605-2,905-3,405-3,955-3,855-4,805-4,755-5,030-6,0800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,590$39,750$39,465$42,065$41,915$47,210$47,980$64,330$70,055$86,896$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,160$8,875$11,475$11,325$16,620$17,390$33,740$39,465$56,306$575$0
Total Invoice$33,813$41,789$40,912$43,671$43,997$48,621$51,535$66,711$72,051$88,735$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-4,065-3,475-2,805-3,270-3,794-3,670-4,691-4,592-4,827-5,8030-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,748$38,314$38,107$40,401$40,203$44,951$46,844$62,119$67,224$82,932$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,566$8,359$10,653$10,455$15,203$17,096$32,371$37,476$53,184$553$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018201820142014
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerBeetleBeetle
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySRT DemonR-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300        $1300  
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD          $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$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$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual          $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Line lock         $50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150      $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover          $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles          $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers       $175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)      $0$0$0$0  
Black hood   $0 $0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 $100 $100     
Front splitter spoiler    $200$200$200$200$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings        $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash           $325
CD player          $125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 $50
iPod integration          $100$100
MP3-compatible player          $50$50
Satellite radio          $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot          $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound      $250$250$250   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights       $200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Boost gauge       $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights          $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Performance meter $150 $150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors          $25$25
Visor mirror, driver          $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger          $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates          $100$100
Interior trim, special color         $0  
Leather door panel trim      $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0      
Synthetic suede steering wheel         $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Drag mode for adaptive dampers         $0  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200  
Hydraulic steering (optional)       $0    
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  $350       
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0     $0$0$0
Street-legal drag radials         $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0$0   
Wheels, dark finish   $0 $0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100       $100  
Transmission brake         $200  
Total Value of Features$6,815$6,240$5,540$6,040$6,590$6,490$7,440$7,390$7,665$8,715$2,635$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$3,605$2,905$3,405$3,955$3,855$4,805$4,755$5,030$6,080$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,065-3,475-2,805-3,270-3,794-3,670-4,691-4,592-4,827-5,8030-240

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,866 lb.2,988 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 Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%
Performance Handling Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Performance meter150No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Upgraded stability control0No
245/45ZR20 tires400No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested115077%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A 392

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

Leather Front Seat Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Rear seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested365079%
Total Not Requested97521%

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