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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: $25,090

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,118

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102013
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimSXTR/T2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,790 $26,795 $19,995
Base Invoice $22,862 $25,626 $19,195
Convenience Group 895 625  
Navigation and Sound Group 1,385 1,085  
Sunroof 795 795  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     4,300
Convenience Group 797 556  
Navigation and Sound Group 1,233 966  
Sunroof 708 708  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     4,128
Options (change) 3,075 2,505 4,300
Options (change) 2,738 2,230 4,128
Destination 675 675 795
Total Price $27,540 $29,975 $25,090
Total Invoice $26,275 $28,531 $24,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,631
Model Year201020102013
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimSXTR/T2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine235hp V6235hp V6170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$27,540$29,975$25,090
Adjustments for Features-3,970-5,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,570$24,880$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$0
Total Invoice$26,275$28,531$24,118
Adjustments for Features-3,788-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,487$23,681$24,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,194$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020102013
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimSXTR/T2.5L
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 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,205$6,330$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$5,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,788-4,8500

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102013
ModelJourneyBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.8 in99.9 in
Length192.4 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in71.2 in
Height66.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.2,939 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

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested42559%
Total Not Requested30041%
Navigation and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested59042%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%
Navigation and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested190060%
Total Not Requested127540%

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