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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: $21,210

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,844

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $3,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018200820082008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCaliberCaliberCaliber
TrimCoastSEDuneSXTR/TSRT4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $17,485 $19,310 $23,350
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $16,371 $18,032 $21,709
Floor mats 235 235 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130      
Popular Equipment Group       200    
Driver Convenience Group       760 760  
Security Group       890 440  
Front side airbags       250 250 250
Heated front seats       250    
Sunroof       795 795 795
SRT Option Group           1,185
Floor mats 185 185 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100      
Popular Equipment Group       184    
Driver Convenience Group       699 699  
Security Group       819 405  
Front side airbags       230 230 230
Heated front seats       230    
Sunroof       731 731 731
SRT Option Group           1,090
Options (change) 365 365 365 3,145 2,245 2,230
Options (change) 285 285 285 2,893 2,065 2,051
Destination 850 850 850 580 580 580
Total Price $24,335 $25,235 $28,005 $21,210 $22,135 $26,160
Total Invoice $23,329 $24,193 $26,854 $19,844 $20,677 $24,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,731
Model Year201820182018200820082008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCaliberCaliberCaliber
TrimCoastSEDuneSXTR/TSRT4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4148hp I4172hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 4458, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/60-17215/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$24,335$25,235$28,005$21,210$22,135$26,160
Adjustments for Features-1,830-2,405-2,5800-75-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,505$22,830$25,425$21,210$22,060$26,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$850$4,875
Total Invoice$23,329$24,193$26,854$19,844$20,677$24,340
Adjustments for Features-1,754-2,306-2,4740-70-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,575$21,887$24,380$19,844$20,607$24,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0$763$4,426

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201820182018200820082008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCaliberCaliberCaliber
TrimCoastSEDuneSXTR/TSRT4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
5-speed manual   $0$0 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote app $25    
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
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$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Hood scoop     $100
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $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   
Articulating liftgate speakers    $50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$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    
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Boost gauge     $75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50   
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25   
Performance meter     $150
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$150 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color    $0$0
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450
Stain-resistant fabric   $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,080$4,655$4,830$2,250$2,325$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$2,405$2,580$0$75$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,754-2,306-2,4740-70-70

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,013 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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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27569%
Total Not Requested12531%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested47551%
Total Not Requested45049%

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