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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,985

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,231

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $1,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCaliber
TrimCoastSEDuneSXT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $18,765
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $18,232
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Uconnect Voice Command       325
Driver Convenience Group       550
Security Group       750
Sunroof       845
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Uconnect Voice Command       296
Driver Convenience Group       501
Security Group       683
Sunroof       769
Options (change) 235 235 235 2,470
Options (change) 185 185 185 2,249
Destination 850 850 850 750
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $21,985
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $21,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,177
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCaliber
TrimCoastSEDuneSXT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/60-17
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$21,985
Adjustments for Features-855-1,430-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,350$23,675$26,270$21,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$21,231
Adjustments for Features-821-1,372-1,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,408$22,721$25,214$21,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$2,806$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCaliber
TrimCoastSEDuneSXT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25  
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
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 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,855$4,430$4,605$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$1,430$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-821-1,372-1,5400

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleCaliber
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in103.7 in
Length168.4 in173.8 in
Width71.2 in68.8 in
Height58.5 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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