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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: $22,605

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,127

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelJettaJettaCaliberCaliberCaliber
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISXTR/TSRT4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $17,485 $19,310 $23,350
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $16,371 $18,032 $21,709
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325        
Floor mats 235 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
Popular Equipment Group     200    
Driver Convenience Group     760 760  
Security Group     890 440  
Front side airbags     250 250 250
Heated front seats     250    
Sunroof     795 795 795
Navigation system     1,395 1,395 1,075
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System         1,190
SRT Option Group         1,185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270        
Floor mats 185 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Popular Equipment Group     184    
Driver Convenience Group     699 699  
Security Group     819 405  
Front side airbags     230 230 230
Heated front seats     230    
Sunroof     731 731 731
Navigation system     1,283 1,283 989
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System         1,095
SRT Option Group         1,090
Options (change) 690 235 4,540 3,640 4,495
Options (change) 555 185 4,176 3,348 4,135
Destination 850 850 580 580 580
Total Price $27,785 $30,630 $22,605 $23,530 $28,425
Total Invoice $26,600 $29,397 $21,127 $21,960 $26,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,466
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelJettaJettaCaliberCaliberCaliber
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISXTR/TSRT4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4210hp I4148hp I4172hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 4458, 9522, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/60-17215/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$27,785$30,630$22,605$23,530$28,425
Adjustments for Features-4,185-3,6600-75-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,600$26,970$22,605$23,455$28,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0$850$5,445
Total Invoice$26,600$29,397$21,127$21,960$26,424
Adjustments for Features-4,007-3,5130-70-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,593$25,884$21,127$21,890$26,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,291$0$763$4,948

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelJettaJettaCaliberCaliberCaliber
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISXTR/TSRT4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
5-speed manual  $0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit $0  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Articulating liftgate speakers   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0$0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals $75   
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0   
Stain-resistant fabric  $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$6,480$5,955$2,295$2,370$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,185$3,660$0$75$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,007-3,5130-70-349

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182008
ModelJettaCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in103.7 in
Length183.3 in173.8 in
Width70.0 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in60.4 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.2 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 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.748.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested85094%
SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested50054%
Total Not Requested42546%

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