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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $4,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelChargerChargerBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8R-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $37,215 $31,450
Base Invoice $29,204 $34,679 $30,193
Protection Group 1,185    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,240    
Xenon HID headlights 695 695  
Sunroof 950 950  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group III   1,635  
Protection Group 1,090    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,141    
Xenon HID headlights 639 639  
Sunroof 874 874  
Side curtain airbags   543  
SRT Option Group III   1,504  
Options (change) 4,070 3,870 0
Options (change) 3,744 3,560 0
Destination 700 700 820
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $36,385 $43,885 $32,270
Total Invoice $33,648 $41,039 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,749
Model Year200820082016
ModelChargerChargerBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8R-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine340hp V8425hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20235/40-19
Total Price$36,385$43,885$32,270
Adjustments for Features-3650-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$43,885$31,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,865$0
Total Invoice$33,648$41,039$31,013
Adjustments for Features-3380-452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,310$41,039$30,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,729$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082016
ModelChargerChargerBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8R-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter$0 $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,830$3,465$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments-3380-452

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
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

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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