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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: $30,265

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,071

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCrewR/T1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,795 $30,695 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $27,309 $29,038 $28,171 $29,131
Media Center 730N 1,360 1,360    
Driver's Convenience Group 490 490    
Roof rack   150    
Cargo net     100 100
Media Center 730N 1,210 1,210    
Driver's Convenience Group 436 436    
Roof rack   134    
Cargo net     80 80
Options (change) 1,850 2,000 100 100
Options (change) 1,646 1,780 80 80
Destination 835 835 820 820
Total Price $31,480 $33,530 $30,265 $31,265
Total Invoice $29,790 $31,653 $29,071 $30,031

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $344
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCrewR/T1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6283hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,480$33,530$30,265$31,265
Adjustments for Features-2,190-3,740-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$29,790$29,215$31,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$2,050
Total Invoice$29,790$31,653$29,071$30,031
Adjustments for Features-2,072-3,531-1,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,718$28,122$28,062$30,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$404$0$1,969

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

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimCrewR/T1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Stowable second row seats$500$500  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,130$8,680$5,990$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$3,740$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,072-3,531-1,0090

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

Model Year20112015
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in103.5 in
Length202.5 in179.6 in
Width78.7 in70.8 in
Height67.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,511 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 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 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan Crew

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%
Driver's Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%
Driver's Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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