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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: $4,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimGTIRSXT PlusGTR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySRT Demon
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $30,295 $33,995 $36,995 $38,990 $40,995 $38,995 $43,995 $49,495 $64,295 $70,295 $83,295
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $29,708 $33,336 $36,006 $37,782 $39,566 $37,646 $42,096 $48,376 $62,140 $67,480 $79,810
Autobahn Package 6,000                        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500                      
Uconnect 8.4N     795 795 795 795 795 795 795        
Driver Convenience Group     1,095 1,095 1,095   1,095 1,095 1,095        
Temporary spare tire     295 295 295 295 295            
Sunroof     1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,995 1,995 4,995
GT Interior Group       995                  
Leather Interior Group               1,695 1,695        
Rear seat                         1
Front sport buckets                         0
Leather Front Seat Group                         1,595
Autobahn Package 5,760                        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440                      
Uconnect 8.4N     708 708 708 708 708 708 708        
Driver Convenience Group     975 975 975   975 975 975        
Temporary spare tire     263 263 263 263 263            
Sunroof     1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,776 1,776 4,446
GT Interior Group       886                  
Leather Interior Group               1,509 1,509        
Rear seat                         1
Front sport buckets                         0
Leather Front Seat Group                         1,420
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 3,380 4,375 3,380 2,285 3,380 4,780 4,780 1,195 1,995 1,995 6,591
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 3,010 3,896 3,010 2,035 3,010 4,256 4,256 1,064 1,776 1,776 5,867
Destination 770 770 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700 1,700 1,700
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $34,770 $39,465 $41,470 $42,370 $45,470 $45,870 $50,870 $52,785 $69,085 $75,085 $92,681
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $33,813 $38,327 $40,111 $40,912 $43,671 $43,997 $48,447 $51,535 $66,711 $72,051 $88,472

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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: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $480
Model Year2012201220182018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimGTIRSXT PlusGTR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySRT Demon
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4305hp V6305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8707hp V8808hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 6506, 9?, 6?, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19900, 19900, 19?, 2
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20305/35-20315/40-18
Total Price$30,765$36,260$34,770$39,465$41,470$42,370$45,470$45,870$50,870$52,785$69,085$75,085$92,681
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,875-5,750-3,050-2,600-3,100-3,650-3,550-4,500-4,450-4,725-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$30,895$33,715$38,420$39,770$42,370$42,220$47,320$48,285$64,635$70,360$87,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$2,820$7,525$8,875$11,475$11,325$16,425$17,390$33,740$39,465$56,261
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$33,813$38,327$40,111$40,912$43,671$43,997$48,447$51,535$66,711$72,051$88,472
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-3,768-5,584-2,950-2,511-2,977-3,501-3,381-4,393-4,297-4,534-5,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$30,045$32,743$37,161$38,401$40,694$40,496$45,066$47,142$62,414$67,517$83,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$2,698$7,116$8,356$10,649$10,451$15,021$17,097$32,369$37,472$53,153

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2012201220182018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimGTIRSXT PlusGTR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySRT Demon
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300        $1300
FWD$0            
AWD $1700 $1700         
RWD  $0 $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150 $150$150$150   $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250           
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Line lock            $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50           
Cargo cover$75$75           
Rear seat pass-through$100$100           
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15           
Rain-sensing wipers          $175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175           
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300$300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)         $0$0$0$0
Black hood      $0 $0    
Body kit $0           
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100$100 $100 $100   
Front splitter spoiler       $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)         $0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings           $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125           
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100           
MP3-compatible player$50$50           
Satellite radio$200$200           
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25           
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound         $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights          $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Boost gauge          $75$75$75
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers $50           
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Performance meter      $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150           
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25           
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100           
Leather door panel trim         $250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50           
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50           
Metal pedals$75$75 $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150           
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 $0$0$0$0   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel            $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical         $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Drag mode for adaptive dampers            $0
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Hydraulic steering (optional)          $0  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Polished alloy wheels       $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0     $0
Street-legal drag radials            $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0$0$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0 $0 $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100        $100
Transmission brake            $200
Total Value of Features$2,765$4,715$6,640$8,515$5,815$5,365$5,865$6,415$6,315$7,265$7,215$7,490$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,875$5,750$3,050$2,600$3,100$3,650$3,550$4,500$4,450$4,725$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-3,768-5,584-2,950-2,511-2,977-3,501-3,381-4,393-4,297-4,534-5,274

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIChallenger
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in116.0 in
Length165.4 in197.9 in
Width70.3 in75.7 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.1 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 SXT Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger GT

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%
GT Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Alpine, 506W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A 392

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets150Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Leather Front Seat Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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