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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,170

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $3,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,317

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $2,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimSXTR/T1.8T SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,925 $27,585 $21,350
Base Invoice $22,247 $25,577 $20,497
Safe and Sound Group 695 695  
Convenience Group I 695    
Convenience Group II   695  
Safe and Sound Group 619 619  
Convenience Group I 619    
Convenience Group II   619  
Options (change) 1,390 1,390 0
Options (change) 1,238 1,238 0
Destination 675 675 820
Total Price $25,990 $29,650 $22,170
Total Invoice $24,160 $27,490 $21,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $617
Model Year200920092016
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimSXTR/T1.8T SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine235hp V6235hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$25,990$29,650$22,170
Adjustments for Features-2,395-4,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,595$25,555$22,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,960$0
Total Invoice$24,160$27,490$21,317
Adjustments for Features-2,226-3,7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,934$23,693$21,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,759$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920092016
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimSXTR/T1.8T SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,955$5,655$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$4,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,226-3,7970

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092016
ModelJourneyBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.8 in100.0 in
Length192.4 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in71.2 in
Height66.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.2,948 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in31.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey SXT

Safe and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested35096%
Total Not Requested154%
Convenience Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Safe and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested35096%
Total Not Requested154%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%

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