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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimTurboCrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $28,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,459 $26,939 $28,595
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Navigation Convenience Group   995 995
Infinity 368W 7 speakers   395  
Leather seating surfaces   500  
Sunroof   895 895
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Navigation Convenience Group   886 886
Infinity 368W 7 speakers   352  
Leather seating surfaces   445  
Sunroof   797 797
Options (change) 4,600 2,785 1,890
Options (change) 4,416 2,480 1,683
Destination 770 995 995
Total Price $28,765 $31,975 $32,880
Total Invoice $27,645 $30,414 $31,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $969
Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimTurboCrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$28,765$31,975$32,880
Adjustments for Features0-3,930-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$28,045$29,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,255
Total Invoice$27,645$30,414$31,273
Adjustments for Features0-3,738-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$26,676$27,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,192

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimTurboCrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$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  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$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 
Total Value of Features$1,410$5,340$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,930$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,738-3,405

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleJourney
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in113.8 in
Length168.4 in192.4 in
Width71.2 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 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		15.4 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.437.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft367.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rearview camera200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rearview camera200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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