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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: $19,519

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $10,336

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,203

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGolf / GTI
TrimSE PlusSXTGTGLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,760 $31,495 $34,495 $18,390
Base Invoice $28,221 $30,356 $33,146 $17,138
Stability control       280
Cold Weather Package       150
Cargo net       69
Stability control       247
Cold Weather Package       133
Cargo net       55
Options (change) 0 0 0 499
Options (change) 0 0 0 435
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 630
Total Price $29,855 $32,590 $35,590 $19,519
Total Invoice $29,316 $31,451 $34,241 $18,203

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,026
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,449
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGolf / GTI
TrimSE PlusSXTGTGLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 10200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17195/65-15
Total Price$29,855$32,590$35,590$19,519
Adjustments for Features-3,870-7,045-9,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,985$25,545$25,840$19,519
Cost Above Minimum$440$0$295$0
Total Invoice$29,316$31,451$34,241$18,203
Adjustments for Features-3,800-6,799-9,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,516$24,652$24,861$18,203
Cost Above Minimum$864$0$209$0

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

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGolf / GTI
TrimSE PlusSXTGTGLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Dual power sliding doors $800$800 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Remote start $150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Sunshades, third row  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Removable console$200   
Roof rack $300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Stowable second row seats$500$500$500 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,485$9,660$12,365$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$7,045$9,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,800-6,799-9,3800

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

Model Year20182006
ModelGrand CaravanGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in98.9 in
Length202.5 in164.9 in
Width78.7 in68.3 in
Height67.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.5 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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