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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelJourneyJourneyNew Beetle
TrimCrewR/T2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $17,180
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $16,107
Leather seating surfaces 500    
Sunroof 895 895  
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
Leather seating surfaces 445    
Sunroof 797 797  
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 1,395 895 3,520
Options (change) 1,242 797 3,251
Destination 995 995 630
Total Price $30,585 $31,885 $21,330
Total Invoice $29,176 $30,387 $19,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,371
Model Year201220122006
ModelJourneyJourneyNew Beetle
TrimCrewR/T2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$30,585$31,885$21,330
Adjustments for Features-5,050-4,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,535$27,185$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$29,176$30,387$19,988
Adjustments for Features-4,817-4,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,359$25,908$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,549$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220122006
ModelJourneyJourneyNew Beetle
TrimCrewR/T2.5 / TDI
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$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
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  
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,115$415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$4,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,817-4,4790

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122006
ModelJourneyNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.8 in98.7 in
Length192.4 in161.1 in
Width72.2 in67.9 in
Height66.6 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,794 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in33.5 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested132569%
Total Not Requested60031%

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