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Dodge Caravan vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caravan vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,675

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S   
Difference: $5,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,093

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S   
Difference: $4,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelCaravanRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
TrimSXTSGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,520 $17,575 $23,300
Base Invoice $20,658 $17,045 $21,721
Removable console 195    
Satellite radio 195    
CD changer, in-dash 200    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 565    
205/55HR16   450  
Removable console 172    
Satellite radio 172    
CD changer, in-dash 176    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 497    
205/55HR16   398  
Options (change) 1,155 450 0
Options (change) 1,017 398 0
Destination 715 650 650
Total Price $24,390 $18,675 $23,950
Total Invoice $22,390 $18,093 $22,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,019
Model Year200620082008
ModelCaravanRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
TrimSXTSGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp V6170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$24,390$18,675$23,950
Adjustments for Features0-745-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,390$17,930$21,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,915
Total Invoice$22,390$18,093$22,371
Adjustments for Features0-722-1,966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,390$17,371$20,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,034

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year200620082008
ModelCaravanRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
TrimSXTSGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable console$200  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding passenger seat $150 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Removable second row seats$0  
Removable third row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,395$3,140$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-1,966

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20062008
ModelCaravanRabbit / GTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.3 in101.5 in
Length189.1 in165.8 in
Width78.6 in68.3 in
Height68.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,000 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
146.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI S

205/55HR16 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55HR16 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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