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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: $23,650

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,088

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetleCaliberCaliber
TrimTurboSXTR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $17,485 $19,310
Base Invoice $22,459 $16,371 $18,032
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Popular Equipment Group   200  
Driver Convenience Group   760 760
Security Group   890 440
Leather Interior Group   1,045 595
Front side airbags   250 250
Heated front seats   250  
Sunroof   795 795
Navigation system   1,395 1,395
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Popular Equipment Group   184  
Driver Convenience Group   699 699
Security Group   819 405
Leather Interior Group   961 547
Front side airbags   230 230
Heated front seats   230  
Sunroof   731 731
Navigation system   1,283 1,283
Options (change) 4,600 5,585 4,235
Options (change) 4,416 5,137 3,895
Destination 770 580 580
Total Price $28,765 $23,650 $24,125
Total Invoice $27,645 $22,088 $22,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,542
Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetleCaliberCaliber
TrimTurboSXTR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4148hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 4458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$28,765$23,650$24,125
Adjustments for Features-40-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$23,625$24,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500
Total Invoice$27,645$22,088$22,507
Adjustments for Features-38-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,607$22,065$22,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$442

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetleCaliberCaliber
TrimTurboSXTR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,990$1,975$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-38-230

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleCaliber
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in103.7 in
Length168.4 in173.8 in
Width71.2 in68.8 in
Height58.5 in60.4 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.2 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 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft348.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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