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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: $25,950

Dodge Caravan SXT   
Difference: $2,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelCaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTSESEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,520 $27,320 $30,245
Popular Equipment Group 1,400    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Removable console 195    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 565    
Satellite radio 195    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Popular Equipment Group 1,232    
Bluetooth cell phone link 317    
Removable console 172    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 497    
Satellite radio 172    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Options (change) 2,715 325 0
Options (change) 2,390 270 0
Destination 715 850 850
Total Price $25,950 $28,495 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,146
Model Year200620182018
ModelCaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTSESEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp V6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,950$28,495$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,565-8,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,950$22,930$22,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620182018
ModelCaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTSESEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable console$200  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0  
Removable third row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,275$8,840$11,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,565$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-219-233

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelCaravanGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.3 in103.5 in
Length189.1 in179.8 in
Width78.6 in70.8 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,000 lb.3,054 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 opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack300No
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Interior lights, additional0No
Low-back buckets (optional)0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested73065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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