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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,300

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $2,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,711

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $3,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelBeetleCaliber
Trim2.5LR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $17,945
Base Invoice $19,003 $16,740
Sunroof Package 2,500  
Sound and Navigation Package 1,800  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Driver Convenience Group   400
Stability control   250
Floor mats   30
Front side airbags   250
Heated front seats   250
Bluetooth cell phone link   275
Sunroof   795
Navigation system   1,395
6-speed shiftable CVT   1,150
Sunroof Package 2,400  
Sound and Navigation Package 1,728  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Driver Convenience Group   368
Stability control   230
Floor mats   28
Front side airbags   230
Heated front seats   230
Bluetooth cell phone link   253
Sunroof   731
Navigation system   1,283
6-speed shiftable CVT   1,058
Options (change) 5,400 4,795
Options (change) 5,184 4,411
Destination 770 560
Total Price $25,965 $23,300
Total Invoice $24,957 $21,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,187
Model Year20122007
ModelBeetleCaliber
Trim2.5LR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5172hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG24/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$25,965$23,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$22,290
Total Invoice$24,957$21,711
Adjustments for Features0-941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,957$20,770

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122007
ModelBeetleCaliber
Trim2.5LR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,065$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-941

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122007
ModelBeetleCaliber
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in103.7 in
Length168.4 in173.8 in
Width71.2 in68.8 in
Height58.5 in60.4 in
Curb Weight2,983 lb.3,116 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft348.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%
Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested27552%
Total Not Requested25048%

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