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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: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $5,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $5,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201820182018
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,195 $26,595 $31,395 $31,395 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $24,376 $25,678 $30,142 $30,142 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
SXT Plus Package 1,400            
Popular Equipment Group 1,050 1,050          
Sunroof 1,545 1,195   1,195      
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group     1,895        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         130 130 130
Floor mats         235 235 235
SXT Plus Package 1,246            
Popular Equipment Group 935 935          
Sunroof 1,375 1,064   1,064      
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group     1,687        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         100 100 100
Floor mats         185 185 185
Options (change) 3,995 2,245 1,895 1,195 365 365 365
Options (change) 3,556 1,999 1,687 1,064 285 285 285
Destination 995 995 995 995 850 850 850
Total Price $30,185 $29,835 $34,285 $33,585 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $28,927 $28,672 $32,824 $32,201 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,109
Model Year2015201520152015201820182018
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4173hp I4283hp V6283hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7?, 6368, 7368, 7?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,185$29,835$34,285$33,585$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features-2,915-3,365-4,390-3,8900-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,270$26,470$29,895$29,695$24,335$24,660$27,255
Cost Above Minimum$800$0$3,425$3,225$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$28,927$28,672$32,824$32,201$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features-2,794-3,234-4,203-3,7300-551-719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,133$25,438$28,621$28,471$23,329$23,642$26,135
Cost Above Minimum$695$0$3,183$3,033$0$313$2,806

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2015201520152015201820182018
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Remote app     $25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150   
Universal garage door opener$100$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25   
Vehicle health reports     $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo mat    $40$40$40
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 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0     
Black grille (optional) $0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
App support    $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100
HD radio    $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support    $0$0$0
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200 
Traffic + travel information     $25 
Voice control for audio system    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25   
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125   
Partial leather seating sufaces $450     
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   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600    
Raised heavy-duty suspension      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0    
Total Value of Features$6,640$7,090$8,115$7,615$3,725$4,300$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,915$3,365$4,390$3,890$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,794-3,234-4,203-3,7300-551-719

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,794 lb.3,013 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, front200Yes
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 mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested84050%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Limited

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
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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