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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: $31,975

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,414

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $1,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimR-LineCrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $28,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,433 $26,939 $28,595
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Navigation Convenience Group   995 995
Infinity 368W 7 speakers   395  
Leather seating surfaces   500  
Sunroof   895 895
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Navigation Convenience Group   886 886
Infinity 368W 7 speakers   352  
Leather seating surfaces   445  
Sunroof   797 797
Options (change) 7,025 2,785 1,890
Options (change) 6,744 2,480 1,683
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $33,295 $31,975 $32,880
Total Invoice $31,997 $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: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,157
Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimR-LineCrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$33,295$31,975$32,880
Adjustments for Features0-1,655-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,295$30,320$31,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,255
Total Invoice$31,997$30,414$31,273
Adjustments for Features0-1,574-1,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,997$28,840$30,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,192

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimR-LineCrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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  
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, configurable$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,485$5,140$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,574-1,241

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20152012
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
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested307560%
Total Not Requested205040%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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