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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $10,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $10,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelJourneyJourneyNew Beetle
TrimCrewR/T2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $17,915
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $17,040
Heated front seats 250    
Sunroof 895 895 1,000
Satellite radio     375
Heated front seats 223    
Sunroof 797 797 883
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 1,145 895 1,375
Options (change) 1,020 797 1,214
Destination 995 995 700
Total Price $30,335 $31,885 $19,990
Total Invoice $28,954 $30,387 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,703
Model Year201220122009
ModelJourneyJourneyNew Beetle
TrimCrewR/T2.5L
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)225/55-19225/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$30,335$31,885$19,990
Adjustments for Features-5,550-6,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,785$25,785$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$28,954$30,387$18,954
Adjustments for Features-5,297-5,8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,657$24,574$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$917$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220122009
ModelJourneyJourneyNew Beetle
TrimCrewR/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$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
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
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$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 
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 
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 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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,890$6,440$340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,550$6,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,297-5,8130

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122009
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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