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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetleBeetle
TrimCrossroadR/TR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $31,795 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,474 $30,589 $23,995 $28,795
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Crossroad Plus Package 1,100      
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295    
3.6L V6 1,700      
Sunroof 1,195 1,195    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   295    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
6-speed automated manual     1,100 1,100
Leather seating surfaces 886      
Crossroad Plus Package 979      
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153    
3.6L V6 1,513      
Sunroof 1,064 1,064    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   263    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
6-speed automated manual     1,056 1,056
Options (change) 6,285 2,785 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 5,595 2,480 6,144 1,056
Destination 995 995 820 795
Total Price $33,575 $35,575 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $32,064 $34,064 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,355
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetleBeetle
TrimCrossroadR/TR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$33,575$35,575$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-3,155-3,3550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,420$32,220$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$575$0
Total Invoice$32,064$34,064$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-3,013-3,2130-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,051$30,851$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$553$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201620142014
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetleBeetle
TrimCrossroadR/TR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start $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  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
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$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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  
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Metal pedals  $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,890$7,090$3,735$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$3,355$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,013-3,2130-240

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162014
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 Weight3,884 lb.3,104 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 Crossroad

Crossroad Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Cargo net40No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50No
Trip computer150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested67538%
Total Not Requested108062%
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 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 R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested287562%
Total Not Requested175038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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