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Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,670

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $97

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Model Year2018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodyGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,295 $36,995 $38,990 $40,995 $38,995 $43,995 $49,495 $64,295 $70,295 $35,070
Base Invoice $29,708 $36,006 $37,782 $39,566 $37,646 $42,096 $48,376 $62,140 $67,480 $33,667
Technology Group 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195      
Uconnect 8.4N 795 795 795 795 795 795        
Driver Convenience Group 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095        
Sunroof 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,995 1,995  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   195       195        
Performance Handling Group   1,690                
Leather Interior Group         1,695 1,695        
Technology Group 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064      
Uconnect 8.4N 708 708 708 708 708 708        
Driver Convenience Group 975 975 975 975 975 975        
Sunroof 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,776 1,776  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   174       174        
Performance Handling Group   1,504                
Leather Interior Group         1,509 1,509        
Options (change) 4,280 6,165 4,280 4,280 5,975 6,170 2,390 1,995 1,995 0
Options (change) 3,811 5,489 3,811 3,811 5,320 5,494 2,128 1,776 1,776 0
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700 1,700 0
Total Price $35,670 $44,255 $44,365 $46,370 $47,065 $52,260 $53,980 $69,085 $75,085 $35,920
Total Invoice $34,614 $42,590 $42,688 $44,472 $45,061 $49,685 $52,599 $66,711 $72,051 $34,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $593
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodyGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8707hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT8M6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19900, 19900, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20305/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$35,670$44,255$44,365$46,370$47,065$52,260$53,980$69,085$75,085$35,920
Adjustments for Features-825-2500-50-750-650-1,600-350-625-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,845$44,005$44,365$46,320$46,315$51,610$52,380$68,735$74,460$34,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,160$9,520$11,475$11,470$16,765$17,535$33,890$39,615$0
Total Invoice$34,614$42,590$42,688$44,472$45,061$49,685$52,599$66,711$72,051$34,517
Adjustments for Features-801-2410-48-718-618-1,559-338-600-1,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,813$42,349$42,688$44,424$44,343$49,067$51,040$66,373$71,451$33,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,536$8,875$10,611$10,530$15,254$17,227$32,560$37,638$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodyGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300         
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD         $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control         $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850$850   
Cruise control       $150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows         $200
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual         $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed         $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear         $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist         $25
Temporary spare tire         $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based         $100
Vehicle health reports         $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment         $50
Cargo cover         $75
Rear seat pass-through         $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles         $15
Rear wiper         $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential         $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)      $0$0$0 
Black hood   $0 $0    
Body kit         $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 $100 $100   
Front splitter spoiler    $200$200$200$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   $0$0$0$0$0
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large         $1100
Wheel-lip moldings        $75 
Infotainment 
App support         $0
CD player         $125
Larger infotainment display         $0
Mirrorlink support         $0
MP3-compatible player         $50
Satellite radio         $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound      $250$250$250 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge       $75$75 
Cornering lights         $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights         $1000
Performance meter $150 $150$150$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights         $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors         $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates         $200
Leather door panel trim      $250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat         $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat         $50
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat         $100
Power recliner, passenger seat         $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350 $350$350$350$350$350
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 
Polished alloy wheels $350  $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0     $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish   $0 $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100        
Total Value of Features$6,740$6,165$5,915$5,965$6,665$6,565$7,515$6,265$6,540$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$250$0$50$750$650$1,600$350$625$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-801-2410-48-718-618-1,559-338-600-1,297

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelChallengerGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in103.8 in
Length197.9 in167.6 in
Width75.7 in70.8 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,866 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.253.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT Plus

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%
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?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%
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?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%
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

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%
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?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A Plus

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%
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?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A 392

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT 392

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

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