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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,852

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $16,381 $19,538
Rear spoiler 295 295     479 479
Sunroof 995 995 995 995 1,000  
iPod integration         199 199
Heated front seats         225  
Rear spoiler 263 263     310 310
Sunroof 886 886 886 886 883  
iPod integration         176 176
Heated front seats         199  
Options (change) 1,290 1,290 995 995 1,903 678
Options (change) 1,149 1,149 886 886 1,568 486
Destination 995 995 995 995 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $30,880 $32,280 $35,985 $48,915 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $29,581 $30,869 $34,166 $47,162 $18,599 $20,674

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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: $6,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,705
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA8T5T5T5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,880$32,280$35,985$48,915$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-4,465-4,765-7,815-9,6800-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,415$27,515$28,170$39,235$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$1,755$12,820$0$575
Total Invoice$29,581$30,869$34,166$47,162$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-4,277-4,557-7,420-9,3330-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,304$26,312$26,746$37,829$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$1,442$12,525$0$892

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$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$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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation system   $600  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic + travel information   $25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio   $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  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25  
Performance meter   $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,730$6,030$9,080$10,945$1,265$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,465$4,765$7,815$9,680$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,277-4,557-7,420-9,3330-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122008
ModelChargerNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.2 in98.7 in
Length199.9 in161.1 in
Width75.0 in67.9 in
Height58.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.427.2 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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