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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: $22,400

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $3,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,538

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $2,225

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Model Year2006201720172017
ModelCaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTSSESEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,520 $21,580 $27,030 $29,970
Base Invoice $20,658 $20,718 $25,948 $28,772
Popular Equipment Group 1,400      
Removable console 195      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 565      
Satellite radio 195      
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Popular Equipment Group 1,232      
Removable console 172      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 497      
Satellite radio 172      
Bluetooth cell phone link 317      
Options (change) 2,715 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,390 0 0 0
Destination 715 820 820 820
Total Price $25,950 $22,400 $27,850 $30,790
Total Invoice $23,763 $21,538 $26,768 $29,592

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,523
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelCaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTSSESEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp V6170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,950$22,400$27,850$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-4,690-7,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,950$21,050$23,160$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,110$2,475
Total Invoice$23,763$21,538$26,768$29,592
Adjustments for Features0-1,298-4,508-6,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,763$20,240$22,260$22,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020$2,370

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelCaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTSSESEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Removable console$200   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cassette player$50   
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Removable second row seats$0   
Removable third row seats$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,425$4,775$8,115$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$4,690$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,298-4,508-6,982

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
ModelCaravanGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.3 in103.5 in
Length189.1 in179.6 in
Width78.6 in70.8 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,000 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
146.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caravan SXT

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack300No
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Interior lights, additional0No
Low-back buckets (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested63056%
Total Not Requested50044%

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