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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: $24,465

Dodge Caliber Uptown   
Difference: $1,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,528

Dodge Caliber Uptown   
Difference: $1,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleCaliber
Trim2.5LUptown
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $20,585
Base Invoice $19,003 $19,929
Sunroof Package 2,500  
Sound and Navigation Package 1,800  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Driver Convenience Group   300
Security Group   700
Media Center 430N   1,035
Sunroof   845
2.4L I4   250
Sunroof Package 2,400  
Sound and Navigation Package 1,728  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Driver Convenience Group   273
Security Group   637
Media Center 430N   942
Sunroof   769
2.4L I4   228
Options (change) 5,400 3,130
Options (change) 5,184 2,849
Destination 770 750
Total Price $25,965 $24,465
Total Invoice $24,957 $23,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,425
Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleCaliber
Trim2.5LUptown
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5172hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-17
Total Price$25,965$24,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$22,390
Total Invoice$24,957$23,528
Adjustments for Features0-1,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,957$21,532

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleCaliber
Trim2.5LUptown
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,490$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,996

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122011
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 Weight2,983 lb.3,062 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
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%
Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Uptown

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

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