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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $905

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelGrand CaravanBeetle
TrimR/TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $31,450
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,193
Driver Convenience Group 625  
Safety Sphere Group 1,300  
Media Center 730N 1,360  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Convenience Group 556  
Safety Sphere Group 1,157  
Media Center 730N 1,210  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,285 1,100
Options (change) 2,923 1,056
Destination 995 820
Total Price $34,275 $33,370
Total Invoice $32,588 $32,069

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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: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,341
Model Year20122016
ModelGrand CaravanBeetle
TrimR/TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/40-19
Total Price$34,275$33,370
Adjustments for Features-4,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,215$33,370
Total Invoice$32,588$32,069
Adjustments for Features-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,728$32,069

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
ModelGrand CaravanBeetle
TrimR/TR-Line SEL
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 app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$10,320$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8600

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
ModelGrand CaravanBeetle
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in100.0 in
Length202.5 in168.4 in
Width78.7 in71.2 in
Height67.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.3,104 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

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%
Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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