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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: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelChallengerChallengerJettaJettaJetta
TrimR/TSRT8 3921.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,770 $43,875 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $28,575 $42,452 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Media Center 730N 790 790      
Sound Group II 1,195        
Temporary spare tire 75        
Rear spoiler 150   375    
Sunroof 995 995      
Xenon HID headlights 695        
R/T Plus Package 2,000        
Media Center 730N 703 703      
Sound Group II 1,063        
Temporary spare tire 67        
Rear spoiler 134   300    
Sunroof 886 886      
Xenon HID headlights 619        
R/T Plus Package 1,780        
Options (change) 5,900 1,785 375 0 0
Options (change) 5,252 1,589 300 0 0
Destination 995 995 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $36,665 $47,655 $26,575 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $34,822 $46,036 $25,486 $30,694 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,168
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelChallengerChallengerJettaJettaJetta
TrimR/TSRT8 3921.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine376hp V8470hp V8170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,665$47,655$26,575$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-650-1,910-1,660-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,665$47,005$24,665$30,280$29,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,340$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$34,822$46,036$25,486$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-628-1,832-1,595-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,822$45,408$23,654$29,099$28,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,586$0$5,445$4,545

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelChallengerChallengerJettaJettaJetta
TrimR/TSRT8 3921.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Hood scoop$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Compass$0$0   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Performance meter $150   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels$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$3,230$3,880$5,140$4,890$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$1,910$1,660$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-628-1,832-1,595-730

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122016
ModelChallengerJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in104.4 in
Length197.7 in183.3 in
Width75.7 in70.0 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
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%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested37520%
Total Not Requested150080%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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