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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimGTIRSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281
Autobahn Package 6,000          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500        
Navigation Group     995 995 995  
Plus Package     2,000 2,000    
Rear spoiler     295 295    
Sunroof     995 995 995 995
Autobahn Package 5,760          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440        
Navigation Group     886 886 886  
Plus Package     1,780 1,780    
Rear spoiler     263 263    
Sunroof     886 886 886 886
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 4,285 4,285 1,990 995
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 3,815 3,815 1,772 886
Destination 770 770 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $33,875 $35,275 $36,980 $48,915
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $32,247 $33,535 $35,052 $47,162

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $336
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimGTIRSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionM6M6A8T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$31,365$36,860$33,875$35,275$36,980$48,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,565-2,865-3,790-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$31,310$32,410$33,190$44,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$1,100$1,880$12,875
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$32,247$33,535$35,052$47,162
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-2,442-2,724-3,592-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$29,805$30,811$31,460$42,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$1,006$1,655$12,797

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimGTIRSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed automatic  $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0    
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Performance meter     $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,890$4,840$5,455$5,755$6,680$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,565$2,865$3,790$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-2,442-2,724-3,592-4,560

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTICharger
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in120.2 in
Length165.4 in199.9 in
Width70.3 in75.0 in
Height58.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 slot25Yes
Total Requested330081%
Total Not Requested75019%

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 Charger SXT

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested162562%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested162562%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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