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

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Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelChallengerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,320 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $34,803 $23,035 $32,631
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890    
Sunroof 950    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819    
Sunroof 874    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 1,840 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 1,693 5,760 1,440
Destination 675 770 770
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $41,535 $30,765 $36,260
Total Invoice $38,871 $29,565 $34,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,183
Model Year200820122012
ModelChallengerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine425hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)522, 13300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,535$30,765$36,260
Adjustments for Features-1,2000-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,335$30,765$34,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$38,871$29,565$34,841
Adjustments for Features-1,1230-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,748$29,565$32,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820122012
ModelChallengerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Hood scoop$100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$3,740$2,540$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1230-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelChallengerGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in101.5 in
Length197.7 in165.4 in
Width75.7 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.246.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327577%
Total Not Requested97523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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