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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $85

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,414

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelBeetleBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimR-LineGSRCrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $28,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $26,939 $28,595
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300      
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100    
Navigation Convenience Group     995 995
Infinity 368W 7 speakers     395  
Leather seating surfaces     500  
Sunroof     895 895
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088      
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056    
Navigation Convenience Group     886 886
Infinity 368W 7 speakers     352  
Leather seating surfaces     445  
Sunroof     797 797
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 2,785 1,890
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 2,480 1,683
Destination 820 795 995 995
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $31,975 $32,880
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $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: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,042
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelBeetleBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimR-LineGSRCrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4210hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$32,215$31,890$31,975$32,880
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,155-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$29,820$31,075
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0$1,255
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$30,414$31,273
Adjustments for Features0-240-2,050-1,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$28,364$29,556
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0$1,192

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelBeetleBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimR-LineGSRCrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
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$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
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$75  
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,310$3,560$5,465$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,155$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-2,050-1,717

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleJourney
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in113.8 in
Length168.4 in192.4 in
Width71.2 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,104 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested287562%
Total Not Requested175038%

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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