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

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Dodge Caravan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $3,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,175

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $2,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelCaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,520 $19,995 $25,200 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $20,658 $19,195 $24,192 $23,803 $33,403
Removable console 195        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 565        
Bluetooth cell phone link 360        
Satellite radio 195        
CD changer, in-dash 200        
Floor mats   235      
Removable console 172        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 497        
Bluetooth cell phone link 317        
Satellite radio 172        
CD changer, in-dash 176        
Floor mats   185      
Options (change) 1,515 235 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,334 185 0 0 0
Destination 715 795 795 795 795
Total Price $24,750 $21,025 $25,995 $25,590 $35,590
Total Invoice $22,707 $20,175 $24,987 $24,598 $34,198

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,352
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelCaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA4T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,750$21,025$25,995$25,590$35,590
Adjustments for Features0-855-1,720-1,670-5,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,750$20,170$24,275$23,920$30,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,105$3,750$9,875
Total Invoice$22,707$20,175$24,987$24,598$34,198
Adjustments for Features0-820-1,653-1,605-5,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,707$19,355$23,334$22,993$28,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,979$3,638$9,515

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelCaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Removable console$200    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 $125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 $325
CD player $125 $125 
HD radio  $50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75$75$75
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Removable third row seats$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,595$4,450$5,315$5,265$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855$1,720$1,670$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-1,653-1,605-5,328

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013
ModelCaravanGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.3 in101.5 in
Length189.1 in165.4 in
Width78.6 in70.3 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,000 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
146.7 ft346.0 ft3

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