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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: $40,585

Dodge Challenger SRT8   
Difference: $50

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelChallengerGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,320 $39,785
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890  
6-speed manual   0
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819  
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 890 0
Options (change) 819 0
Destination 675 850
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $40,585 $40,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,277
Model Year20082018
ModelChallengerGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine425hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)522, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/35-19
Total Price$40,585$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,585$34,410

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelChallengerGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,465$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelChallengerGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in103.8 in
Length197.7 in167.6 in
Width75.7 in70.8 in
Height57.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.3,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 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 SRT8

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

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