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Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,839

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,141

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,750

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelChargerChargerJetta
TrimR/TSRT8GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,160 $38,970 $24,300
Base Invoice $29,901 $36,098 $22,659
Protection Group 1,185    
uconnect gps 1,240    
Sunroof 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 695 695  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group III   1,635  
Autobahn Package     3,020
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     0
Cargo net     69
Protection Group 1,055    
uconnect gps 1,104    
Sunroof 846 846  
Xenon HID headlights 619 619  
Side curtain airbags   525  
SRT Option Group III   1,455  
Autobahn Package     2,797
Navigation system     1,589
iPod integration     0
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 4,070 3,870 4,889
Options (change) 3,624 3,445 4,441
Destination 750 750 650
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $36,980 $45,290 $29,839
Total Invoice $34,275 $41,993 $27,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,841
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,393
Model Year200920092008
ModelChargerChargerJetta
TrimR/TSRT8GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine368hp V8425hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$36,980$45,290$29,839
Adjustments for Features-2,300-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,680$42,815$29,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,135$0
Total Invoice$34,275$41,993$27,750
Adjustments for Features-2,132-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,143$39,698$27,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,555$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092008
ModelChargerChargerJetta
TrimR/TSRT8GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)$0$0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,290$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,132-2,2950

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092008
ModelChargerJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in101.5 in
Length200.1 in179.3 in
Width74.5 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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