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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $9,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelBeetleChallengerChallenger
TrimSER/TSRT8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,020 $30,220 $39,970
Base Invoice $23,058 $28,170 $37,047
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
uconnect gps   1,390 1,240
Quick Order Package J   1,935  
Electronics Convenience Group   1,445  
Sunroof   950 950
Temporary spare tire   100  
Xenon HID headlights   695  
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
uconnect gps   1,237 1,104
Quick Order Package J   1,722  
Electronics Convenience Group   1,286  
Sunroof   846 846
Temporary spare tire   89  
Xenon HID headlights   619  
Options (change) 2,865 6,515 2,190
Options (change) 2,435 5,799 1,950
Destination 850 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $27,735 $37,460 $44,585
Total Invoice $26,343 $34,694 $41,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,740
Model Year201820092009
ModelBeetleChallengerChallenger
TrimSER/TSRT8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4372hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$27,735$37,460$44,585
Adjustments for Features-4100-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$37,460$44,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,825
Total Invoice$26,343$34,694$41,422
Adjustments for Features-3890-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,954$34,694$41,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,449

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year201820092009
ModelBeetleChallengerChallenger
TrimSER/TSRT8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Hood scoop $100$100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Performance meter  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,325$3,915$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3890-279

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20182009
ModelBeetleChallenger
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in116.0 in
Length168.4 in197.7 in
Width71.2 in75.7 in
Height58.5 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested150081%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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