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

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Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,385

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $9,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,768

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $10,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelStratusStratusGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSXTR/TGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,825 $23,755 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $18,358 $21,915 $29,252 $33,667
Power driver seat (8-way) 380      
Protection Value Package 730      
Travel Convenience Group 355      
Rear spoiler 225      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Convenience Group   325    
Side curtain airbags   390    
Sunroof   750    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Leather seating surfaces     695  
Power driver seat (8-way) 350      
Protection Value Package 672      
Travel Convenience Group 327      
Rear spoiler 207      
Satellite radio 179 179    
Convenience Group   299    
Side curtain airbags   359    
Sunroof   690    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Leather seating surfaces     598  
Options (change) 1,885 1,660 1,020 0
Options (change) 1,735 1,527 868 0
Destination 675 675 850 850
Total Price $22,385 $26,090 $32,340 $35,920
Total Invoice $20,768 $24,117 $30,970 $34,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Stratus SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,383
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelStratusStratusGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSXTR/TGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4200hp V6220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionA4T4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4120, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,385$26,090$32,340$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-8,165-10,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,385$23,565$24,175$25,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,180$0$1,355
Total Invoice$20,768$24,117$30,970$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-2,334-7,819-9,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,768$21,783$23,151$24,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0$1,382

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Features Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelStratusStratusGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSXTR/TGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof $900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
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$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,575$4,100$9,740$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$8,165$10,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,334-7,819-9,984

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelStratusGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.0 in103.8 in
Length191.2 in167.6 in
Width70.6 in70.8 in
Height54.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,183 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.053.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus SXT

Power driver seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested38079%
Total Not Requested10021%

Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus R/T

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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