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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelMagnumMagnumGolf / GTI
TrimR/TSRT8GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $25,095
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $24,091
Protection Group 1,100    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,240    
Sunroof 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 695 695  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group III   1,285  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Protection Group 1,012    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,141    
Sunroof 874 874  
Xenon HID headlights 639 639  
Side curtain airbags   543  
SRT Option Group III   1,182  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 3,985 3,520 4,600
Options (change) 3,666 3,238 4,416
Destination 675 675 820
Total Price $36,440 $42,300 $30,515
Total Invoice $33,708 $39,408 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,864
Model Year200820082014
ModelMagnumMagnumGolf / GTI
TrimR/TSRT8GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine340hp V8425hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$36,440$42,300$30,515
Adjustments for Features-1,640-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,800$40,825$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,025$0
Total Invoice$33,708$39,408$29,327
Adjustments for Features-1,517-1,3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,191$38,034$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,843$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082014
ModelMagnumMagnumGolf / GTI
TrimR/TSRT8GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr 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-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
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 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,805$3,640$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,517-1,3740

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,897 lb.2,969 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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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
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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