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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: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimCrewR/TTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,395 $28,995 $23,395
Base Invoice $27,068 $27,620 $22,459
Navigation and Sound Group 995 995  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395    
Sunroof 1,095 1,095  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Navigation and Sound Group 886 886  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352    
Sunroof 975 975  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 2,485 2,090 4,600
Options (change) 2,213 1,861 4,416
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $31,875 $32,080 $28,765
Total Invoice $30,276 $30,476 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,102
Model Year201320132012
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimCrewR/TTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$31,875$32,080$28,765
Adjustments for Features-3,930-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,945$28,400$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0
Total Invoice$30,276$30,476$27,645
Adjustments for Features-3,733-3,4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,543$26,980$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$437$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132012
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimCrewR/TTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$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  
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 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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
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  $150
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,340$5,090$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$3,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,733-3,4960

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,884 lb.3,042 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 and Sound 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
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation and Sound 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 Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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