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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,357

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelJourneyJourneyNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimCrossroadGTSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $16,381 $19,538
Premium Sound Group 395      
iPod integration     199 199
Heated front seats     225  
Rear spoiler     479 479
Sunroof     1,000  
Premium Sound Group 352      
iPod integration     176 176
Heated front seats     199  
Rear spoiler     310 310
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 395 0 1,903 678
Options (change) 352 0 1,568 486
Destination 1,095 1,095 650 650
Total Price $29,385 $33,590 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $28,445 $32,371 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,360
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelJourneyJourneyNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimCrossroadGTSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4283hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA4T6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,385$33,590$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-6,700-6,6250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,685$26,965$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0$575
Total Invoice$28,445$32,371$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-6,486-6,3850-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,959$25,986$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,027$0$892

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelJourneyJourneyNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimCrossroadGTSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start $150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Total Value of Features$8,665$8,590$1,965$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,700$6,625$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,486-6,3850-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182008
ModelJourneyNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.8 in98.7 in
Length192.4 in161.1 in
Width72.2 in67.9 in
Height66.6 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,794 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in33.5 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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