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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: $9,357

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleJourneyJourney
TrimSSECrossroadGT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $27,895 $32,495
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $26,998 $31,276
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Sunroof 1,000      
Heated front seats 225      
iPod integration 199 199    
Premium Sound Group     395  
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Sunroof 883      
Heated front seats 199      
iPod integration 176 176    
Premium Sound Group     352  
Options (change) 1,903 678 395 0
Options (change) 1,568 486 352 0
Destination 650 650 1,095 1,095
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $29,385 $33,590
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $28,445 $32,371

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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: $2,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,360
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleJourneyJourney
TrimSSECrossroadGT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5173hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionM5T6A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$20,028$21,853$29,385$33,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-6,700-6,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$22,685$26,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$4,280
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$28,445$32,371
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-6,486-6,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$21,959$25,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$4,027

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleJourneyJourney
TrimSSECrossroadGT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
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 air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof$900$900$900 
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  
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
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
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
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
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,965$3,215$8,665$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$6,700$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-6,486-6,385

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20082018
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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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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