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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: $4,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerBeetle
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $23,395
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $22,459
Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Navigation Group 995 995 995    
Sunroof 995 995 995 995  
Rear spoiler 295 295      
Navigation Package         1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package         3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Xenon HID headlights         1,000
Plus Package 1,780 1,780      
Navigation Group 886 886 886    
Sunroof 886 886 886 886  
Rear spoiler 263 263      
Navigation Package         1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package         2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Xenon HID headlights         860
Options (change) 4,285 4,285 1,990 995 5,600
Options (change) 3,815 3,815 1,772 886 5,276
Destination 995 995 995 995 770
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $33,875 $35,275 $36,980 $48,915 $29,765
Total Invoice $32,247 $33,535 $35,052 $47,162 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $605
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerBeetle
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA8T5T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20235/40-19
Total Price$33,875$35,275$36,980$48,915$29,765
Adjustments for Features-3,295-3,595-4,520-5,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,580$31,680$32,460$43,455$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$1,880$12,875$0
Total Invoice$32,247$33,535$35,052$47,162$28,505
Adjustments for Features-3,137-3,418-4,284-5,2640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,110$30,117$30,768$41,898$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,007$1,658$12,788$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerBeetle
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
iPod integration    $100
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Performance meter   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated second row seats$200$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
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels    $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,880$6,180$7,105$8,045$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,295$3,595$4,520$5,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,137-3,418-4,284-5,2640

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
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 SXT

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested157560%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested157560%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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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