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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: $41,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelChargerGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,925 $39,785
Driver Confidence Group 745  
Adaptive Cruise Group 795  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Confidence Group 663  
Adaptive Cruise Group 708  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,540 1,200
Options (change) 1,371 1,136
Destination 995 850
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $49,460 $41,835

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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: $9,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,765
Model Year20122018
ModelChargerGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine470hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)900, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/35-19
Total Price$49,460$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,460$39,650

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelChargerGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,805$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-104

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelChargerGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.2 in103.8 in
Length199.9 in167.6 in
Width75.0 in70.8 in
Height58.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,365 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.453.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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