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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $72

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimR-Line SELCrossroadGT
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,450 $27,895 $32,495
Base Invoice $30,193 $26,998 $31,276
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Premium Sound Group   395  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,295 1,295
Leather seating surfaces   995  
3.6L V6   1,700  
Sunroof     550
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Premium Sound Group   352  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,153 1,153
Leather seating surfaces   886  
3.6L V6   1,513  
Sunroof     489
Options (change) 1,100 4,385 1,845
Options (change) 1,056 3,904 1,642
Destination 820 1,095 1,095
Total Price $33,370 $33,375 $35,435
Total Invoice $32,069 $31,997 $34,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,234
Model Year201620182018
ModelBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimR-Line SELCrossroadGT
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 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$33,370$33,375$35,435
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$31,120$33,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$32,069$31,997$34,013
Adjustments for Features0-2,162-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$29,835$32,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,253

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201620182018
ModelBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimR-Line SELCrossroadGT
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
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$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  
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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
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
Folding third row seats $600$600
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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,660$6,915$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,162-1,925

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20162018
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
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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