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

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Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelMagnumMagnumMagnumNew Beetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT82.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,255 $31,780 $38,105 $17,915
Base Invoice $25,268 $29,367 $35,495 $17,040
Sunroof 950 950 950 1,000
Side curtain airbags     590  
Satellite radio       375
Sunroof 874 874 874 883
Side curtain airbags     543  
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 950 950 1,540 1,375
Options (change) 874 874 1,417 1,214
Destination 675 675 675 700
Total Price $28,880 $33,405 $40,320 $19,990
Total Invoice $26,817 $30,916 $37,587 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,266
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelMagnumMagnumMagnumNew Beetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT82.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6340hp V8425hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionA4T5T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4276, 6276, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18245/45-20205/55-16
Total Price$28,880$33,405$40,320$19,990
Adjustments for Features-1,720-4,300-4,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,160$29,105$35,585$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,945$8,425$0
Total Invoice$26,817$30,916$37,587$18,954
Adjustments for Features-1,597-3,980-4,4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,220$26,936$33,173$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,716$7,953$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelMagnumMagnumMagnumNew Beetle
TrimSXTR/TSRT82.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Front side airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags  $350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter $0 $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25 
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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  $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$3,560$6,140$6,575$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$4,300$4,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,597-3,980-4,4140

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
ModelMagnumNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.0 in98.7 in
Length197.7 in161.1 in
Width74.1 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft327.2 ft3

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