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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGrand CaravanBeetle
TrimR/TTurbo
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $23,395
Base Invoice $28,670 $22,459
Media Center 730N 1,360  
Driver Convenience Group 625  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Media Center 730N 1,210  
Driver Convenience Group 556  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,985 5,700
Options (change) 1,766 5,472
Destination 995 770
Total Price $32,975 $29,865
Total Invoice $31,431 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,379
Model Year20122012
ModelGrand CaravanBeetle
TrimR/TTurbo
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,975$29,865
Adjustments for Features-5,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,615$29,865
Total Invoice$31,431$28,701
Adjustments for Features-5,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,322$28,701

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelGrand CaravanBeetle
TrimR/TTurbo
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable second row seats$500 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,270$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelGrand CaravanBeetle
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in99.9 in
Length202.5 in168.4 in
Width78.7 in71.2 in
Height67.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in31.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested82575%
Total Not Requested27525%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested32532%
Total Not Requested70068%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%

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