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Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,840

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelMagnumMagnumJetta
TrimR/TSRT8GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $23,745
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $22,795
Protection Group 1,100    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,240    
Sunroof 950 950  
SRT Option Group I   920  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group III   1,285  
Autobahn Package     2,050
Rear spoiler     375
Navigation system     900
Protection Group 1,012    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,141    
Sunroof 874 874  
SRT Option Group I   846  
Side curtain airbags   543  
SRT Option Group III   1,182  
Autobahn Package     1,968
Rear spoiler     300
Navigation system     864
Options (change) 3,290 3,745 3,325
Options (change) 3,027 3,445 3,132
Destination 675 675 770
Total Price $35,745 $42,525 $27,840
Total Invoice $33,069 $39,615 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,768
Model Year200820082012
ModelMagnumMagnumJetta
TrimR/TSRT8GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
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)225/60-18245/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$35,745$42,525$27,840
Adjustments for Features-2,815-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,930$39,300$27,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,370$0
Total Invoice$33,069$39,615$26,697
Adjustments for Features-2,604-3,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,465$36,611$26,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,146$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082012
ModelMagnumMagnumJetta
TrimR/TSRT8GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
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 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
SD Card slot  $25
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$125 
Compass $0$0
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,905$5,315$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,604-3,0040

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelMagnumJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in104.4 in
Length197.7 in182.2 in
Width74.1 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft315.5 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 I
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
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 Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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