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Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $9,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $8,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelChargerChargerBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8CoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,030 $35,320 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $27,697 $32,893 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Electronics Convenience Group 630        
Protection Group 590        
Bluetooth cell phone link 360        
Convenience Group II 1,005        
Sunroof 950 950      
SRT Option Group I   675      
Side curtain airbags   390      
Satellite radio   195      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130 130
Floor mats     235 235 235
Electronics Convenience Group 580        
Protection Group 543        
Bluetooth cell phone link 331        
Convenience Group II 925        
Sunroof 874 874      
SRT Option Group I   621      
Side curtain airbags   359      
Satellite radio   179      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100 100
Floor mats     185 185 185
Options (change) 3,535 2,210 365 365 365
Options (change) 3,253 2,033 285 285 285
Destination 675 675 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $34,240 $40,305 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $31,625 $37,701 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,751
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelChargerChargerBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8CoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine340hp V8425hp V8174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,240$40,305$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features-590-5900-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,650$39,715$24,335$24,660$27,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,065$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$31,625$37,701$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features-545-5520-551-719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,080$37,149$23,329$23,642$26,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,069$0$313$2,806

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelChargerChargerBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8CoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Tires, self-sealing$50    
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,715$4,715$4,125$4,700$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$590$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-545-5520-551-719

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062018
ModelChargerBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.0 in100.0 in
Length200.1 in168.4 in
Width74.5 in71.2 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.229.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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