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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: $31,785

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,200

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetleBeetle
TrimCrewLuxR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,445 $31,945 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,144 $30,364 $23,995 $28,795
Navigation Convenience Group 995      
Leather seating surfaces 750      
Sunroof 845 845    
Navigation system   450    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
6-speed automated manual     1,100 1,100
Navigation Convenience Group 886      
Leather seating surfaces 668      
Sunroof 752 752    
Navigation system   401    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
6-speed automated manual     1,056 1,056
Options (change) 2,590 1,295 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 2,306 1,153 6,144 1,056
Destination 750 750 820 795
Total Price $31,785 $33,990 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $30,200 $32,267 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,254
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetleBeetle
TrimCrewLuxR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$31,785$33,990$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-2,155-2,2050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,630$31,785$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,155$575$0
Total Invoice$30,200$32,267$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-2,048-2,0930-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,152$30,174$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,022$553$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetleBeetle
TrimCrewLuxR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
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 rails$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,815$5,865$3,660$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$2,205$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,048-2,0930-240

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,884 lb.3,104 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 Headroom39.9 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 Room43.5 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
37.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested287562%
Total Not Requested175038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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