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Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $181

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Model Year20082012
ModelMagnumGolf / GTI
TrimR/TR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,780 $34,590
Base Invoice $29,367 $33,207
Protection Group 1,100  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,240  
Xenon HID headlights 695  
Sunroof 950  
AWD 2,100  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Protection Group 1,012  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,141  
Xenon HID headlights 639  
Sunroof 874  
AWD 1,890  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 6,085 1,500
Options (change) 5,556 1,440
Destination 675 770
Total Price $38,540 $36,860
Total Invoice $35,598 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Magnum R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $849
Model Year20082012
ModelMagnumGolf / GTI
TrimR/TR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine340hp V8256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,540$36,860
Adjustments for Features-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,425$36,860
Total Invoice$35,598$35,417
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,568$35,417

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelMagnumGolf / GTI
TrimR/TR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tires, self-sealing$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,030$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0300

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelMagnumGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.0 in101.5 in
Length197.7 in165.4 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,339 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.6 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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