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Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $16,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelChallengerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSRT8TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,320 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $34,803 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890        
Sunroof 950        
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation Package   1,130      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation system         900
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819        
Sunroof 874        
Premium Package   1,382      
Navigation Package   1,084      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package         1,968
Navigation system         864
Options (change) 1,840 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 1,693 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 675 770 770 770 770
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0 0
Total Price $41,535 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $38,871 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,185
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelChallengerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSRT8TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)522, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,535$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-3,4250-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,110$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$38,871$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-3,2050-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,666$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelChallengerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSRT8TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100    
Hood scoop$100    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325 
CD player $125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$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    
Compass$0   $0
Performance meter$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$5,090$1,665$1,765$2,865$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2050-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelChallengerJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in104.4 in
Length197.7 in182.2 in
Width75.7 in70.0 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft315.5 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 Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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