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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,369

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,521

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand Caravan
TrimGLSSESXTCrewR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $18,390 $22,995 $26,495 $28,495 $29,995
Base Invoice $17,138 $22,590 $25,450 $27,290 $28,670
Stability control 280        
Cargo net 69        
SE Plus Group   1,900      
Stability control 247        
Cargo net 55        
SE Plus Group   1,691      
Options (change) 349 1,900 0 0 0
Options (change) 302 1,691 0 0 0
Destination 630 995 995 995 995
Total Price $19,369 $25,890 $27,490 $29,490 $30,990
Total Invoice $18,070 $25,276 $26,445 $28,285 $29,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,726
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand Caravan
TrimGLSSESXTCrewR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine115hp I4283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/60-16235/60-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$19,369$25,890$27,490$29,490$30,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,220-4,745-6,765-8,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,369$22,670$22,745$22,725$22,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$75$55$105
Total Invoice$18,070$25,276$26,445$28,285$29,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,144-4,565-6,489-7,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,070$22,132$21,880$21,796$21,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$336$84$0$5

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand Caravan
TrimGLSSESXTCrewR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Dual power sliding doors  $800$800$800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Remote start   $150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Removable console $200   
Roof rack  $300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Cassette player$50    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Visor mirror, driver $10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Stowable second row seats $500$500$500$500
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600$600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,400$5,620$7,145$9,165$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,220$4,745$6,765$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,144-4,565-6,489-7,864

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIGrand Caravan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase98.9 in121.2 in
Length164.9 in202.5 in
Width68.3 in78.7 in
Height56.7 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in64.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in65.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.083.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft3143.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SE

SE Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%

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