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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: $21,700

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,970

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $1,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelJettaJettaCaliber
Trim2.5L SE2.5L SELSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,995 $22,895 $18,730
Base Invoice $18,235 $21,979 $18,199
Convenience Package 1,315    
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Sunroof 1,340   845
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100  
Uconnect Voice Command     325
Driver Convenience Group     550
Security Group     500
5-speed manual     0
Convenience Package 1,262    
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Sunroof 1,287   769
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056  
Uconnect Voice Command     296
Driver Convenience Group     501
Security Group     455
5-speed manual     0
Options (change) 4,130 1,475 2,220
Options (change) 3,905 1,356 2,021
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $23,920 $25,165 $21,700
Total Invoice $22,935 $24,130 $20,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,179
Model Year201320132012
ModelJettaJettaCaliber
Trim2.5L SE2.5L SELSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5170hp I5158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$23,920$25,165$21,700
Adjustments for Features-820-1,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,100$23,520$21,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$0
Total Invoice$22,935$24,130$20,970
Adjustments for Features-786-1,5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,149$22,553$20,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$404$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201320132012
ModelJettaJettaCaliber
Trim2.5L SE2.5L SELSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
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
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,390$4,215$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$1,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-786-1,5770

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,082 lb.2,940 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 2.5L SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Total Requested97565%
Total Not Requested51535%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

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?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35061%
Total Not Requested22539%

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