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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: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,541

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Model Year200620062012
ModelMagnumMagnumBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,855 $37,320 $23,395
Base Invoice $28,440 $34,693 $22,459
Protection Group 590    
Electronics Convenience Group 630    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Navigation system 1,495    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Sunroof 950 950  
SRT Option Group III   2,065  
Side curtain airbags   390  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Protection Group 543    
Electronics Convenience Group 580    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Navigation system 1,375    
CD changer, in-dash 368    
Sunroof 874 874  
SRT Option Group III   1,900  
Side curtain airbags   359  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 4,425 3,405 4,600
Options (change) 4,071 3,133 4,416
Destination 675 675 770
Total Price $35,955 $41,400 $28,765
Total Invoice $33,186 $38,501 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,967
Model Year200620062012
ModelMagnumMagnumBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine340hp V8425hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
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$35,955$41,400$28,765
Adjustments for Features-1,705-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,250$39,345$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,095$0
Total Invoice$33,186$38,501$27,645
Adjustments for Features-1,574-1,9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,612$36,590$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,978$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620062012
ModelMagnumMagnumBeetle
TrimR/TSRT8Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter$0 $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 
Heated front seats  $200
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,590$3,940$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,574-1,9110

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelMagnumBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.0 in99.9 in
Length197.7 in168.4 in
Width74.1 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.2,940 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?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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