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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: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimGTIRSER/TSRT8 392
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $24,820 $29,670 $42,530
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $24,061 $28,528 $40,360
Autobahn Package 6,000        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500      
Rallye Package     2,000    
Rallye Appearance Group     795    
Media Center 430N     545 545 545
Sound Group II     1,565 1,565  
Temporary spare tire     75 75  
Sunroof     950 950 950
R/T Plus Package       1,500  
Rear spoiler       150  
Xenon HID headlights       695  
Kicker 522W 13 speakers         695
Autobahn Package 5,760        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440      
Rallye Package     1,780    
Rallye Appearance Group     708    
Media Center 430N     485 485 485
Sound Group II     1,393 1,393  
Temporary spare tire     67 67  
Sunroof     846 846 846
R/T Plus Package       1,335  
Rear spoiler       134  
Xenon HID headlights       619  
Kicker 522W 13 speakers         619
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 5,930 5,480 2,190
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 5,279 4,879 1,950
Destination 770 770 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $31,575 $35,975 $46,545
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $30,165 $34,232 $44,135

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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: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimGTIRSER/TSRT8 392
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8368, 8368, 8522, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$30,765$36,260$31,575$35,975$46,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-565-540-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$31,010$35,435$45,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$4,425$14,695
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$30,165$34,232$44,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-540-514-797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$29,625$33,718$43,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$4,093$13,713

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimGTIRSER/TSRT8 392
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$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$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$100
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50   
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50$50
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $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$2,815$4,765$3,380$3,355$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$565$540$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-540-514-797

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20122011
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
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 SE

Rallye Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested146563%
Total Not Requested87537%
Rallye Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Hood stripes0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested117563%
Total Not Requested70037%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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