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Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,305

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,446

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelStratusBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTSCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,825 $20,220 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $18,358 $19,411 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Protection Value Package 730        
Travel Convenience Group 355        
Rear spoiler 225        
Satellite radio 195        
2.7L V6 850        
Floor mats   235 235 235 235
Protection Value Package 672        
Travel Convenience Group 327        
Rear spoiler 207        
Satellite radio 179        
2.7L V6 782        
Floor mats   185 185 185 185
Options (change) 2,355 235 235 235 235
Options (change) 2,167 185 185 185 185
Destination 675 850 850 850 850
Total Price $22,855 $21,305 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $21,200 $20,446 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,395
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelStratusBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTSCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,855$21,305$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,710-4,325-4,900-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,855$19,595$19,880$20,205$22,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$285$610$3,205
Total Invoice$21,200$20,446$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-1,641-4,151-4,702-4,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,200$18,805$19,078$19,391$21,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$273$586$3,078

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Features Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelStratusBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTSCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$1,975$3,685$6,300$6,875$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,710$4,325$4,900$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,641-4,151-4,702-4,871

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062018
ModelStratusBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.0 in100.0 in
Length191.2 in168.4 in
Width70.6 in71.2 in
Height54.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.029.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus SXT

Protection Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested18037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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