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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: $20,935

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,658

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $2,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelBeetleBeetleCaliber
Trim2.5LTurboMainstreet
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $23,395 $18,060
Base Invoice $19,003 $22,459 $16,986
Sunroof Package 2,500    
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000  
Driver Convenience Group     520
Security Group     930
Sunroof     795
Sunroof Package 2,400    
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880  
Driver Convenience Group     473
Security Group     846
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 2,500 3,000 2,245
Options (change) 2,400 2,880 2,042
Destination 770 770 630
Total Price $23,065 $27,165 $20,935
Total Invoice $22,173 $26,109 $19,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Mainstreet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,440
Model Year201220122010
ModelBeetleBeetleCaliber
Trim2.5LTurboMainstreet
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5200hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/60-17
Total Price$23,065$27,165$20,935
Adjustments for Features0-675-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$26,490$19,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0
Total Invoice$22,173$26,109$19,658
Adjustments for Features0-649-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,173$25,460$18,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,287$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201220122010
ModelBeetleBeetleCaliber
Trim2.5LTurboMainstreet
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge $75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,965$2,640$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-649-925

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122010
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.3,040 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Mainstreet

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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

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