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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT HellcatGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,995 $35,495 $38,995 $39,995 $44,995 $51,145 $66,295 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $28,561 $34,404 $37,519 $38,501 $42,951 $49,834 $63,925 $23,611 $33,207
Plus Leather Group 3,000                
Plus Group 1,500 2,395              
Sun & Sound Group 1,995                
Navigation and Travel Group 995 995 995 945 945        
Temporary spare tire   595 595            
Sunroof   1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,995    
Driver Confidence Group     1,245 895 895        
Leather Interior Group       1,695          
Autobahn Package               6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package                 1,500
Plus Leather Group 2,670                
Plus Group 1,257 2,132              
Sun & Sound Group 1,776                
Navigation and Travel Group 886 886 886 841 841        
Temporary spare tire   530 530            
Sunroof   1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,776    
Driver Confidence Group     1,108 797 797        
Leather Interior Group       1,509          
Autobahn Package               5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package                 1,440
Options (change) 7,490 5,280 4,130 4,830 3,135 1,295 1,995 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 6,589 4,701 3,677 4,300 2,791 1,153 1,776 5,760 1,440
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700 0 0
Total Price $37,580 $41,870 $44,220 $46,920 $50,225 $54,535 $71,085 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $36,245 $40,200 $42,291 $44,896 $47,837 $53,082 $68,496 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,822
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT HellcatGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,580$41,870$44,220$46,920$50,225$54,535$71,085$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-4,440-4,890-5,615-5,615-5,665-6,655-6,4050-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,140$36,980$38,605$41,305$44,560$47,880$64,680$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,840$5,465$8,165$11,420$14,740$31,540$0$3,545
Total Invoice$36,245$40,200$42,291$44,896$47,837$53,082$68,496$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-4,282-4,695-5,370-5,373-5,396-6,478-6,1720-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,963$35,505$36,921$39,523$42,441$46,604$62,324$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,542$4,958$7,560$10,478$14,641$30,361$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182018201820182018201820122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT HellcatGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual       $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD       $0 
AWD        $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100$100$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment       $50$50
Cargo cover       $75$75
Cargo mat     $40$40  
Rear seat pass-through       $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Rear wiper       $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250$250$250$250$250  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0$0 $0
Hood scoop  $100$100$100$100$100  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD player       $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration       $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player       $50$50
Satellite radio       $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot       $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Boost gauge      $75  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125 
Headlight washers        $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter  $150$150$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights       $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates       $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$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$200$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200   
Hydraulic steering (optional)      $0  
Machined alloy wheels   $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish $0$0 $0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,415$7,865$8,590$8,590$8,640$9,630$9,380$2,975$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$4,890$5,615$5,615$5,665$6,655$6,405$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,282-4,695-5,370-5,373-5,396-6,478-6,1720-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelChargerGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.2 in101.5 in
Length198.4 in165.4 in
Width75.0 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.146.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Plus Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested150039%
Total Not Requested232561%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/55R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Larger infotainment display0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested65032%
Total Not Requested137568%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested150048%
Total Not Requested160052%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested120047%
Total Not Requested135053%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona 392

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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