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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: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $6,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $5,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimCoastSEDuneCrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $28,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $26,939 $28,595
Floor mats 235 235 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130    
Heated front seats       250  
Sunroof       895 895
Floor mats 185 185 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100    
Heated front seats       223  
Sunroof       797 797
Options (change) 365 365 365 1,145 895
Options (change) 285 285 285 1,020 797
Destination 850 850 850 995 995
Total Price $24,335 $25,235 $28,005 $30,335 $31,885
Total Invoice $23,329 $24,193 $26,854 $28,954 $30,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,988
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimCoastSEDuneCrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 6368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$24,335$25,235$28,005$30,335$31,885
Adjustments for Features0-575-750-1,715-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,335$24,660$27,255$28,620$29,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$1,000
Total Invoice$23,329$24,193$26,854$28,954$30,387
Adjustments for Features0-551-719-1,637-2,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,329$23,642$26,135$27,317$28,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$2,806$0$911

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleJourneyJourney
TrimCoastSEDuneCrewR/T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app $25   
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,575$3,750$4,715$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$750$1,715$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551-719-1,637-2,159

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,013 lb.3,794 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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