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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIChallengerChallenger
TrimGTIRR/TSRT8 392
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $28,575 $42,452
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Media Center 430N     545 545
Sound Group II     1,195  
R/T Plus Package     2,000  
Sunroof     995 995
Temporary spare tire     75  
Rear spoiler     150  
Xenon HID headlights     695  
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Media Center 430N     480 485
Sound Group II     1,063  
R/T Plus Package     1,780  
Sunroof     886 886
Temporary spare tire     67  
Rear spoiler     134  
Xenon HID headlights     619  
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 5,655 1,540
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 5,029 1,371
Destination 770 770 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $36,420 $47,410
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $34,599 $45,818

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,521
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIChallengerChallenger
TrimGTIRR/TSRT8 392
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$30,765$36,260$36,420$47,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-540-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$35,880$46,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$10,340
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$34,599$45,818
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-513-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$34,086$44,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$10,582

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIChallengerChallenger
TrimGTIRR/TSRT8 392
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
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  
Surround sound  $250 
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,240$4,190$2,780$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$540$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-513-1,150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIChallenger
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in116.0 in
Length165.4 in197.7 in
Width70.3 in75.7 in
Height58.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested337579%
Total Not Requested87521%

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 Challenger R/T

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested117563%
Total Not Requested70037%

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