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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: $22,855

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,200

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $5,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelStratusBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTR-Line SER-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,825 $25,995 $31,450
Base Invoice $18,358 $24,955 $30,193
Travel Convenience Group 355    
Protection Value Package 730    
2.7L V6 850    
Satellite radio 195    
Rear spoiler 225    
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Travel Convenience Group 327    
Protection Value Package 672    
2.7L V6 782    
Satellite radio 179    
Rear spoiler 207    
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 2,355 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 2,167 1,056 1,056
Destination 675 820 820
Total Price $22,855 $27,915 $33,370
Total Invoice $21,200 $26,831 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Stratus SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,305
Model Year200620162016
ModelStratusBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTR-Line SER-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$22,855$27,915$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,460-7,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,855$24,455$26,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,805
Total Invoice$21,200$26,831$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-3,326-6,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,200$23,505$25,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,731

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Features Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620162016
ModelStratusBeetleBeetle
TrimSXTR-Line SER-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,350$4,810$8,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,460$7,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,326-6,833

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062016
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.3,104 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

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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