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Chrysler Pacifica vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler Pacifica vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,285

Chrysler Pacifica Touring   
Difference: $6,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,242

Chrysler Pacifica Touring   
Difference: $6,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPacificaPacificaPassat
TrimTouringLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,265 $34,150 $39,200
Base Invoice $25,976 $31,214 $36,669
Quick Order Package T 2,845    
Comfort and Convenience Group 555    
Sunroof 895    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   550  
Heated front seats     225
Quick Order Package T 2,504    
Comfort and Convenience Group 488    
Sunroof 788    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,589
Xenon HID headlights   484  
Heated front seats     199
Options (change) 6,290 2,545 2,025
Options (change) 5,536 2,240 1,788
Destination 730 730 690
Total Price $35,285 $37,425 $41,915
Total Invoice $32,242 $34,184 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Pacifica Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,088
Model Year200820082008
ModelPacificaPacificaPassat
TrimTouringLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine253hp V6253hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/55-19235/40-18
Total Price$35,285$37,425$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,285$36,275$41,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$32,242$34,184$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,242$33,134$38,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082008
ModelPacificaPacificaPassat
TrimTouringLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,490$7,640$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,050-817

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelPacificaPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.3 in106.7 in
Length198.5 in188.0 in
Width79.3 in71.7 in
Height66.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,338 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.6 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler Pacifica Touring

Quick Order Package T
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested201587%
Total Not Requested29013%
Comfort and Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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