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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: $6,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,120 $29,770 $43,875 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,292 $28,575 $42,452 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Media Center 430N 545 545 545        
SXT Plus Package 2,000            
Sound Group II 1,195 1,645          
Temporary spare tire 75 75          
Sunroof 995 995 995        
Rear spoiler   150   375 375 375 375
Navigation Package       1,130      
Premium Package       1,440      
Autobahn Package             2,050
Navigation system             900
Media Center 430N 485 480 485        
SXT Plus Package 1,780            
Sound Group II 1,064 1,464          
Temporary spare tire 67 67          
Sunroof 886 886 886        
Rear spoiler   134   300 300 300 300
Navigation Package       1,084      
Premium Package       1,382      
Autobahn Package             1,968
Navigation system             864
Options (change) 4,810 3,410 1,540 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 4,282 3,031 1,371 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 995 995 995 770 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,925 $34,175 $47,410 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $29,569 $32,601 $45,818 $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: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,612
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8368, 8276, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,925$34,175$47,410$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-2,590-840-3,4150-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,335$33,335$43,995$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$15,660$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$29,569$32,601$45,818$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-2,476-801-3,3000-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,093$31,800$42,518$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,707$15,425$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
6-speed manual $150$150$150  $150
5-speed manual    $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100    
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Remote start  $150    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Universal garage door opener  $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
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$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control      $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100    
Hood scoop$100$100$100    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio    $50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250     
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass  $0   $0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Performance meter  $150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500    
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$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$4,755$3,005$5,580$2,165$2,265$3,365$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$840$3,415$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,476-801-3,3000-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,720 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 SXT

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested56524%
Total Not Requested177576%
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
Dodge Challenger R/T

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 Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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