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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,965

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S   
Difference: $9,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,157

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S   
Difference: $10,041

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Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand CaravanJetta SportWagen
TrimSE PlusSXTGTS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,760 $31,495 $34,495 $20,195
Base Invoice $28,221 $30,356 $33,146 $19,387
Power driver seat 200      
Temporary spare tire 395 395 395  
Roof rack 395   395  
Power driver seat 178      
Temporary spare tire 352 352 352  
Roof rack 352   352  
Options (change) 990 395 790 0
Options (change) 882 352 704 0
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 770
Total Price $30,845 $32,985 $36,380 $20,965
Total Invoice $30,198 $31,803 $34,945 $20,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,825
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand CaravanJetta SportWagen
TrimSE PlusSXTGTS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4506, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,845$32,985$36,380$20,965
Adjustments for Features-4,700-7,075-10,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,145$25,910$26,150$20,965
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$240$0
Total Invoice$30,198$31,803$34,945$20,157
Adjustments for Features-4,601-6,821-9,8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,597$24,982$25,119$20,157
Cost Above Minimum$615$0$137$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand CaravanJetta SportWagen
TrimSE PlusSXTGTS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Removable console$200   
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
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   $100
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   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$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   
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar 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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,740$9,115$12,270$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$7,075$10,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,601-6,821-9,8260

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20182012
ModelGrand CaravanJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in101.5 in
Length202.5 in179.3 in
Width78.7 in70.1 in
Height67.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.3,228 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in53.1 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 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SE Plus

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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