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Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelChargerGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,215 $39,785
SRT Option Group III 1,635  
SRT Option Group I 860  
Side curtain airbags 590  
Xenon HID headlights 695  
6-speed manual   0
SRT Option Group III 1,504  
SRT Option Group I 791  
Side curtain airbags 543  
Xenon HID headlights 639  
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 3,780 0
Options (change) 3,477 0
Destination 700 850
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $43,795 $40,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,238
Model Year20082018
ModelChargerGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine425hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/35-19
Total Price$43,795$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,795$34,335

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelChargerGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Ashtray and lighter (optional)$0 
Cruise control$150 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,215$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-132

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelChargerGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.0 in103.8 in
Length200.1 in167.6 in
Width74.5 in70.8 in
Height58.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,164 lb.3,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.253.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%

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