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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTI
TrimR/TGTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $25,095
Base Invoice $28,670 $24,091
Media Center 730N 1,360  
Driver Convenience Group 625  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Media Center 730N 1,210  
Driver Convenience Group 556  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,985 5,700
Options (change) 1,766 5,472
Destination 995 820
Total Price $32,975 $31,615
Total Invoice $31,431 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,055
Model Year20122014
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTI
TrimR/TGTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,975$31,615
Adjustments for Features-4,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,670$31,615
Total Invoice$31,431$30,383
Adjustments for Features-4,1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,328$30,383

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

Model Year20122014
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTI
TrimR/TGTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,670$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1030

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

Model Year20122014
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in101.5 in
Length202.5 in165.4 in
Width78.7 in70.3 in
Height67.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft346.0 ft3

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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 audio100No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested82575%
Total Not Requested27525%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested32532%
Total Not Requested70068%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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