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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220142014
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $23,995 $28,795
Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Navigation Group 995 995 995      
Sunroof 995 995 995 995    
Rear spoiler 295 295        
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package         5,300  
Plus Package 1,780 1,780        
Navigation Group 886 886 886      
Sunroof 886 886 886 886    
Rear spoiler 263 263        
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package         5,088  
Options (change) 4,285 4,285 1,990 995 5,300 0
Options (change) 3,815 3,815 1,772 886 5,088 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 820 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $33,875 $35,275 $36,980 $48,915 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $32,247 $33,535 $35,052 $47,162 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25
Model Year201220122012201220142014
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA8T5T5T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$33,875$35,275$36,980$48,915$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-3,070-3,370-4,295-5,2350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,805$31,905$32,685$43,680$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$1,880$12,875$575$0
Total Invoice$32,247$33,535$35,052$47,162$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-2,922-3,204-4,071-5,0470-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,325$30,331$30,981$42,115$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,006$1,656$12,790$553$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122012201220142014
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$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 app    $25$25
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$200$200$200  
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio     $50
iPod integration    $100$100
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
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$75
Cornering lights    $50$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$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$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$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Metal pedals    $75$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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,005$6,305$7,230$8,170$2,935$3,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$3,370$4,295$5,235$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,922-3,204-4,071-5,0470-240

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
ModelChargerBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.2 in100.0 in
Length199.9 in168.4 in
Width75.0 in71.2 in
Height58.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.2,988 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested337573%
Total Not Requested125027%

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