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Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $7,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelMagnumMagnumBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8SE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $24,020
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $23,058
Protection Group 1,100    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,240    
Sunroof 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 695 695  
SRT Option Group I   920  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group III   1,285  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Protection Group 1,012    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,141    
Sunroof 874 874  
Xenon HID headlights 639 639  
SRT Option Group I   846  
Side curtain airbags   543  
SRT Option Group III   1,182  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 3,985 4,440 2,865
Options (change) 3,666 4,084 2,435
Destination 675 675 850
Total Price $36,440 $43,220 $27,735
Total Invoice $33,708 $40,254 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,129
Model Year200820082018
ModelMagnumMagnumBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8SE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine340hp V8425hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$36,440$43,220$27,735
Adjustments for Features-255-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,185$42,555$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,370$0
Total Invoice$33,708$40,254$26,343
Adjustments for Features-236-6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,472$39,635$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,163$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082018
ModelMagnumMagnumBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8SE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,905$5,315$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-236-6190

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
ModelMagnumBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.0 in100.0 in
Length197.7 in168.4 in
Width74.1 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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