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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Dodge Caravan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Dodge Caravan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,699

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,691

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,444

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCaravan
TrimSSESXT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $22,520
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $20,658
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
CD changer, remote 499 499  
Removable console     195
Satellite radio     195
CD changer, in-dash     200
Antilock brakes (ABS)     565
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073    
CD changer, remote 340 340  
Removable console     172
Satellite radio     172
CD changer, in-dash     176
Antilock brakes (ABS)     497
Options (change) 1,574 499 1,155
Options (change) 1,413 340 1,017
Destination 650 650 715
Total Price $19,699 $21,674 $24,390
Total Invoice $18,444 $20,528 $22,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Dodge Caravan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,466
Model Year200820082006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCaravan
TrimSSESXT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5180hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/65-16
Total Price$19,699$21,674$24,390
Adjustments for Features-555-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,144$19,879$24,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$18,444$20,528$22,390
Adjustments for Features-520-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,924$18,828$22,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$904$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Dodge Caravan

Model Year200820082006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCaravan
TrimSSESXT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable console  $200
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Removable second row seats  $0
Removable third row seats  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,500$4,740$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-520-1,7000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Dodge Caravan

Model Year20082006
ModelNew BeetleCaravan
Body2dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Wheelbase98.7 in113.3 in
Length161.1 in189.1 in
Width67.9 in78.6 in
Height59.0 in68.9 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in67.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.045.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft3146.7 ft3

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