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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: $33,295

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $830

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimCrossroadGTR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $31,995 $25,450
Base Invoice $26,131 $30,781 $24,433
Leather seating surfaces 995    
Crossroad Plus Package 750    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
3.6L V6 1,700    
Sunroof 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,925
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Leather seating surfaces 886    
Crossroad Plus Package 668    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
3.6L V6 1,513    
Sunroof 1,153 1,153  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,688
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 6,035 2,590 7,025
Options (change) 5,373 2,306 6,744
Destination 1,095 1,095 820
Total Price $34,125 $35,680 $33,295
Total Invoice $32,599 $34,182 $31,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,006
Model Year201720172015
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimCrossroadGTR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19235/40-19
Total Price$34,125$35,680$33,295
Adjustments for Features-2,730-2,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,395$32,850$33,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0
Total Invoice$32,599$34,182$31,997
Adjustments for Features-2,608-2,7110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,991$31,471$31,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201720172015
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimCrossroadGTR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $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
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
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $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$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, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,665$6,765$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$2,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,608-2,7110

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172015
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
Larger infotainment display0No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested108062%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested305060%
Total Not Requested207540%

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