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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: $3,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,195 $26,595 $31,395 $31,395 $23,395
Base Invoice $24,376 $25,678 $30,142 $30,142 $22,459
Leather seating surfaces 995 995      
SXT Plus Package 1,400        
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,095 1,095 1,395 1,095  
Wheels and Tunes Group 695        
3.6L V6 1,700 1,700      
Sunroof 1,345 1,195   1,195  
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group     1,895    
Navigation Package         1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package         3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Leather seating surfaces 886 886      
SXT Plus Package 1,246        
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 975 975 1,242 975  
Wheels and Tunes Group 619        
3.6L V6 1,513 1,513      
Sunroof 1,197 1,064   1,064  
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group     1,687    
Navigation Package         1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package         2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Options (change) 7,230 4,985 3,290 2,290 4,600
Options (change) 6,436 4,438 2,929 2,039 4,416
Destination 995 995 995 995 770
Total Price $33,420 $32,575 $35,680 $34,680 $28,765
Total Invoice $31,807 $31,111 $34,066 $33,176 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,314
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7?, 6368, 7368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$33,420$32,575$35,680$34,680$28,765
Adjustments for Features-5,005-5,005-5,705-5,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,415$27,570$29,975$29,475$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$845$0$2,405$1,905$0
Total Invoice$31,807$31,111$34,066$33,176$27,645
Adjustments for Features-4,763-4,780-5,447-4,9790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,044$26,331$28,619$28,197$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$713$0$2,288$1,866$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote start  $150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
iPod integration    $100
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Cornering lights    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$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$50$50 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$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$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,115$7,115$7,815$7,315$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,005$5,005$5,705$5,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,763-4,780-5,447-4,9790

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152012
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 SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested50030%
Total Not Requested119070%
Navigation and Back-up Camera 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%
Wheels and Tunes Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55R19 tires400No
Total Requested25025%
Total Not Requested75075%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Navigation and Back-up Camera 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 Limited

Navigation and Back-up Camera 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%
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation and Back-up Camera 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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