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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelBeetleChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimR-Line SELSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySRT Demon
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,450 $30,295 $36,995 $38,990 $40,995 $38,995 $43,995 $49,495 $64,295 $70,295 $83,295
Base Invoice $30,193 $29,708 $36,006 $37,782 $39,566 $37,646 $42,096 $48,376 $62,140 $67,480 $79,810
Uconnect 8.4N   795 795 795 795 795 795        
Driver Convenience Group   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095        
Temporary spare tire   295 295 295 295            
Sunroof   1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,995 1,995 4,995
Painted brake calipers (optional)     195       195        
Performance Handling Group     1,690                
Leather Interior Group           1,695 1,695        
Rear seat                     1
Front sport buckets                     0
Leather Front Seat Group                     1,595
Interior trim, special color                     295
Uconnect 8.4N   708 708 708 708 708 708        
Driver Convenience Group   975 975 975 975 975 975        
Temporary spare tire   263 263 263 263            
Sunroof   1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,776 1,776 4,446
Painted brake calipers (optional)     174       174        
Performance Handling Group     1,504                
Leather Interior Group           1,509 1,509        
Rear seat                     1
Front sport buckets                     0
Leather Front Seat Group                     1,420
Interior trim, special color                     263
Options (change) 0 3,380 5,265 3,380 3,380 4,780 4,975 1,195 1,995 1,995 6,886
Options (change) 0 3,010 4,688 3,010 3,010 4,256 4,430 1,064 1,776 1,776 6,130
Destination 820 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700 1,700 1,700
Total Price $32,270 $34,770 $43,355 $43,465 $45,470 $45,870 $51,065 $52,785 $69,085 $75,085 $92,976
Total Invoice $31,013 $33,813 $41,789 $41,887 $43,671 $43,997 $48,621 $51,535 $66,711 $72,051 $88,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Challenger SXT Plus
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24
Model Year20162018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelBeetleChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimR-Line SELSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySRT Demon
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8707hp V8808hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19900, 19900, 19?, 2
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20305/35-20315/40-18
Total Price$32,270$34,770$43,355$43,465$45,470$45,870$51,065$52,785$69,085$75,085$92,976
Adjustments for Features0-2,855-2,280-2,030-2,080-2,630-2,530-3,480-3,430-3,705-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$31,915$41,075$41,435$43,390$43,240$48,535$49,305$65,655$71,380$88,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,160$9,520$11,475$11,325$16,620$17,390$33,740$39,465$56,306
Total Invoice$31,013$33,813$41,789$41,887$43,671$43,997$48,621$51,535$66,711$72,051$88,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,776-2,198-1,956-1,998-2,523-2,409-3,398-3,312-3,555-4,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,013$31,037$39,591$39,931$41,673$41,474$46,212$48,137$63,399$68,496$84,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,554$8,894$10,636$10,437$15,175$17,100$32,362$37,459$53,160

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20162018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelBeetleChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimR-Line SELSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySRT Demon
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300        $1300
FWD$0          
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150$150   $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250          
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100          
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Line lock          $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25          
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150      
Vehicle health reports$0          
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75          
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15          
Rain-sensing wipers        $175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)       $0$0$0$0
Black hood    $0 $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100 $100 $100   
Front splitter spoiler     $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0   $0$0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings         $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0          
CD player$125          
Mirrorlink support$0          
MP3-compatible player$50          
Satellite radio$200          
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25          
Surround sound       $250$250$250 
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights        $200$200$200
Boost gauge$75       $75$75$75
Chronometer$100          
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50          
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150          
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Performance meter  $150 $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25          
Visor mirror, driver$10          
Visor mirror, passenger$10          
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100          
Interior trim, special color          $0
Leather door panel trim$250      $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50          
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50          
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50          
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50          
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel          $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Drag mode for adaptive dampers          $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Hydraulic steering (optional)        $0  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Polished alloy wheels  $350  $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0     $0
Street-legal drag radials          $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish    $0 $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100       $100
Transmission brake          $200
Total Value of Features$2,910$5,765$5,190$4,940$4,990$5,540$5,440$6,390$6,340$6,615$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,855$2,280$2,030$2,080$2,630$2,530$3,480$3,430$3,705$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,776-2,198-1,956-1,998-2,523-2,409-3,398-3,312-3,555-4,538

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20162018
ModelBeetleChallenger
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in116.0 in
Length168.4 in197.9 in
Width71.2 in75.7 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%
Performance Handling Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance meter150No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Upgraded stability control0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/45ZR20 tires400No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested115077%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A 392

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets150Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior trim, special color
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Leather Front Seat Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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