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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: $23,525

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $7,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,672

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $7,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICaliberCaliber
TrimGTIRUptownRush
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $20,585 $20,585
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $19,929 $19,929
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Driver Convenience Group     300 300
Security Group     700  
Media Center 430N     1,035 395
Sunroof     845 845
Leather Interior Group       650
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Driver Convenience Group     273 273
Security Group     637  
Media Center 430N     942 359
Sunroof     769 769
Leather Interior Group       592
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 2,880 2,190
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 2,621 1,993
Destination 770 770 750 750
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $24,215 $23,525
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $23,300 $22,672

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,958
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICaliberCaliber
TrimGTIRUptownRush
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4158hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8458, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$31,365$36,860$24,215$23,525
Adjustments for Features-1,155-3,105-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,210$33,755$22,940$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$585
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$23,300$22,672
Adjustments for Features-1,110-2,983-1,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,031$32,434$22,073$22,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,403$0$599

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICaliberCaliber
TrimGTIRUptownRush
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50$50
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,590$3,760$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$3,105$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,110-2,983-1,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122011
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 Weight2,969 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 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 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested240059%
Total Not Requested165041%

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 Uptown

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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