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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: $25,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimR/TGTIR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,495 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,250 $23,611 $33,207
Temporary spare tire 395    
Temporary spare tire 352    
Options (change) 395 0 0
Options (change) 352 0 0
Destination 995 770 770
Total Price $32,885 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $31,597 $24,381 $33,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $605
Model Year201620122012
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimR/TGTIR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,885$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features-6,8800-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,005$25,365$31,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,845
Total Invoice$31,597$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features-6,6110-3,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,986$24,381$29,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,608

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

Model Year201620122012
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimR/TGTIR
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 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
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, driver 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 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$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$10,120$3,240$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,880$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6110-3,988

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

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,511 lb.2,969 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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