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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: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,200

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $1,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimCrewLuxR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,445 $31,945 $31,450
Base Invoice $27,144 $30,364 $30,193
Navigation Convenience Group 995    
Leather seating surfaces 750    
Sunroof 845 845  
Navigation system   450  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Navigation Convenience Group 886    
Leather seating surfaces 668    
Sunroof 752 752  
Navigation system   401  
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,590 1,295 1,100
Options (change) 2,306 1,153 1,056
Destination 750 750 820
Total Price $31,785 $33,990 $33,370
Total Invoice $30,200 $32,267 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,658
Model Year201120112016
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimCrewLuxR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19235/40-19
Total Price$31,785$33,990$33,370
Adjustments for Features-830-8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,955$33,110$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,155$0
Total Invoice$30,200$32,267$32,069
Adjustments for Features-789-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,411$31,432$32,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,021$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112016
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimCrewLuxR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 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
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Metal pedals  $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,040$5,090$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-789-8350

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112016
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 audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

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

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