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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,240

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,334

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $10,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTICaliber
TrimRSRT4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,590 $23,350
Base Invoice $33,207 $21,709
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System   1,190
Front side airbags   250
Sunroof   795
Navigation system   1,075
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System   1,095
Front side airbags   230
Sunroof   731
Navigation system   989
Options (change) 1,500 3,310
Options (change) 1,440 3,045
Destination 770 580
Total Price $36,860 $27,240
Total Invoice $35,417 $25,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SRT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,668
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTICaliber
TrimRSRT4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8522, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-19
Total Price$36,860$27,240
Adjustments for Features-4,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,265$27,240
Total Invoice$35,417$25,334
Adjustments for Features-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,002$25,334

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTICaliber
TrimRSRT4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,440$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4150

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTICaliber
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.7 in
Length165.4 in173.8 in
Width70.3 in68.8 in
Height58.3 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,156 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft348.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested85094%

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