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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,985

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,231

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelJettaJettaCaliber
TrimSESELSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,195 $21,395 $18,765
Base Invoice $17,467 $20,539 $18,232
Convenience Package 1,350    
Sunroof 1,250 900 845
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100  
Uconnect Voice Command     325
Driver Convenience Group     550
Security Group     750
Convenience Package 1,296    
Sunroof 1,200 864 769
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056  
Uconnect Voice Command     296
Driver Convenience Group     501
Security Group     683
Options (change) 3,700 2,000 2,470
Options (change) 3,552 1,920 2,249
Destination 770 770 750
Total Price $22,665 $24,165 $21,985
Total Invoice $21,789 $23,229 $21,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,239
Model Year201120112012
ModelJettaJettaCaliber
TrimSESELSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5170hp I5158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/60-17
Total Price$22,665$24,165$21,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,665$22,990$21,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$21,789$23,229$21,231
Adjustments for Features0-1,129-681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,789$22,100$20,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201120112012
ModelJettaJettaCaliber
TrimSESELSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,865$4,040$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,129-681

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20112012
ModelJettaCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in103.7 in
Length182.2 in173.8 in
Width70.0 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.547.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested64040%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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