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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Dodge Journey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleJourneyJourney
TrimSSECrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $28,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $26,939 $28,595
iPod integration 199 199    
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Heated front seats 225   250  
Sunroof 1,000   895 895
iPod integration 176 176    
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Heated front seats 199   223  
Sunroof 883   797 797
Options (change) 1,903 678 1,145 895
Options (change) 1,568 486 1,020 797
Destination 650 650 995 995
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $30,335 $31,885
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $28,954 $30,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,153
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleJourneyJourney
TrimSSECrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$20,028$21,853$30,335$31,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-5,450-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$24,885$25,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$1,000
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$28,954$30,387
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-5,202-5,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$23,752$24,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$917

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleJourneyJourney
TrimSSECrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$440$1,690$5,890$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$5,450$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-5,202-5,718

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20082012
ModelNew BeetleJourney
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in113.8 in
Length161.1 in192.4 in
Width67.9 in72.2 in
Height59.0 in66.6 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,794 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in23.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.037.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft367.6 ft3

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