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Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,350

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,113

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT8SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,450 $32,160 $38,970 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $24,705 $29,901 $36,098 $16,381 $19,538
Sunroof 950 950 950 1,000  
Side curtain airbags     590    
Heated front seats       225  
Sunroof 846 846 846 883  
Side curtain airbags     525    
Heated front seats       199  
Options (change) 950 950 1,540 1,225 0
Options (change) 846 846 1,371 1,082 0
Destination 750 750 750 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $28,150 $33,860 $42,960 $19,350 $21,175
Total Invoice $26,301 $31,497 $39,919 $18,113 $20,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,081
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT8SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6368hp V8425hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA4T5T5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)168, 4276, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18245/45-20205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,150$33,860$42,960$19,350$21,175
Adjustments for Features-1,185-4,175-5,1000-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,965$29,685$37,860$19,350$19,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,720$10,895$0$575
Total Invoice$26,301$31,497$39,919$18,113$20,188
Adjustments for Features-1,107-3,884-4,7390-1,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,194$27,613$35,180$18,113$18,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,419$9,986$0$883

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT8SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0$0  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote start  $150  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags  $350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Trip computer $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,750$5,740$6,665$1,565$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$4,175$5,100$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,107-3,884-4,7390-1,192

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092008
ModelChargerNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.0 in98.7 in
Length200.1 in161.1 in
Width74.5 in67.9 in
Height58.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.227.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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