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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelChargerChargerChargerBeetle
TrimSER/TR/T Road and TrackTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,395 $30,295 $33,295 $23,395
Base Invoice $24,508 $29,019 $31,689 $22,459
Plus Package 1,750 2,000    
Rallye Package 2,250      
Navigation Group 650 650 650  
Sunroof 950 950 950  
Rear spoiler   100 100  
Navigation Package       1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Plus Package 1,557 1,780    
Rallye Package 2,003      
Navigation Group 579 579 579  
Sunroof 846 846 846  
Rear spoiler   89 89  
Navigation Package       1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Xenon HID headlights       860
Options (change) 5,600 3,700 1,700 5,600
Options (change) 4,985 3,294 1,514 5,276
Destination 825 825 825 770
Total Price $31,820 $34,820 $35,820 $29,765
Total Invoice $30,318 $33,138 $34,028 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $802
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelChargerChargerChargerBeetle
TrimSER/TR/T Road and TrackTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20235/40-19
Total Price$31,820$34,820$35,820$29,765
Adjustments for Features-2,745-3,445-3,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,075$31,375$32,375$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$3,300$0
Total Invoice$30,318$33,138$34,028$28,505
Adjustments for Features-2,615-3,279-3,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,703$29,859$30,755$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,156$3,052$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelChargerChargerChargerBeetle
TrimSER/TR/T Road and TrackTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$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 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,130$5,830$5,830$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$3,445$3,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,615-3,279-3,2730

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112012
ModelChargerBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.2 in99.9 in
Length199.9 in168.4 in
Width75.0 in71.2 in
Height58.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SE

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%
Rallye Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Remote start150No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Alpine, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77524%
Total Not Requested240076%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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