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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: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelChallengerChallengerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimR/TSRT8 392GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,770 $43,945 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $28,521 $42,462 $23,035 $32,631
R/T Plus Package 2,000      
Media Center 430N 595 595    
Sound Group II 1,295      
Temporary spare tire 75      
Sunroof 1,095 1,095    
Xenon HID headlights 695      
Rear spoiler 150      
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
R/T Plus Package 1,780      
Media Center 430N 530 530    
Sound Group II 1,152      
Temporary spare tire 67      
Sunroof 975 975    
Xenon HID headlights 619      
Rear spoiler 134      
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 5,905 1,690 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 5,257 1,505 5,760 1,440
Destination 995 995 770 770
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $36,670 $47,630 $30,765 $36,260
Total Invoice $34,773 $45,962 $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: $5,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,459
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelChallengerChallengerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimR/TSRT8 392GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine375hp V8470hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8276, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,670$47,630$30,765$36,260
Adjustments for Features-790-1,6150-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,880$46,015$30,765$34,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,135$0$3,545
Total Invoice$34,773$45,962$29,565$34,841
Adjustments for Features-749-1,5580-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,024$44,404$29,565$32,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelChallengerChallengerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimR/TSRT8 392GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Temporary spare tire$150 $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$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$3,030$3,855$2,240$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$1,615$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-749-1,5580-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,720 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 R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested117555%
Total Not Requested95045%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested337579%
Total Not Requested87521%

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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