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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimCrossroadGTTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $23,695
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $22,747
Premium Sound Group 395    
Leather seating surfaces 995    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
3.6L V6 1,700    
Sunroof   550  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Premium Sound Group 352    
Leather seating surfaces 886    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
3.6L V6 1,513    
Sunroof   489  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 4,385 1,845 5,600
Options (change) 3,904 1,642 5,376
Destination 1,095 1,095 795
Total Price $33,375 $35,435 $30,090
Total Invoice $31,997 $34,013 $28,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,576
Model Year201820182013
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimCrossroadGTTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19235/40-19
Total Price$33,375$35,435$30,090
Adjustments for Features-4,855-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,520$30,830$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$31,997$34,013$28,918
Adjustments for Features-4,655-4,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,342$29,593$28,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,251$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182013
ModelJourneyJourneyBeetle
TrimCrossroadGTTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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 
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 
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  $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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$7,565$7,315$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,655-4,4200

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182013
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 Crossroad

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

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

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested305063%
Total Not Requested177537%

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