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

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,554

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Model Year200820122012
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTGTIR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,730 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $25,380 $23,611 $33,207
Premium Interior Group 370    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,300    
Quick Order Package M 3,785    
Sunroof 895    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Premium Interior Group 326    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,140    
Quick Order Package M 3,331    
Sunroof 788    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 6,350 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 5,585 5,760 1,440
Destination 730 770 770
Total Price $34,810 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $31,695 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,595
Model Year200820122012
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTGTIR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine197hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,810$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-5,6550-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,155$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$31,695$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-5,1490-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,546$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820122012
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTGTIR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable console$200  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Metal pedals $75$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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,570$3,915$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,655$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1490-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in101.5 in
Length202.5 in165.4 in
Width76.9 in70.3 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,322 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.5 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 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Premium Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Roof rack300No
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sliding center console50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested52516%
Total Not Requested271584%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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