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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: $30,760

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelPacificaPacificaPassatPassatPassat
TrimTouringLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,265 $34,150 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $25,976 $31,214 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Quick Order Package T 2,845        
Comfort and Convenience Group 555        
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275      
Sunroof 895        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Cargo net     95 95 95
Quick Order Package T 2,504        
Comfort and Convenience Group 488        
Bluetooth cell phone link 242 242      
Sunroof 788        
Navigation system 1,756 1,756      
Cargo net     69 69 69
Options (change) 6,565 2,270 95 95 95
Options (change) 5,778 1,998 69 69 69
Destination 730 730 770 770 770
Total Price $35,560 $37,150 $30,760 $33,060 $33,815
Total Invoice $32,484 $33,942 $29,509 $31,715 $32,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $454
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelPacificaPacificaPassatPassatPassat
TrimTouringLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6253hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/55-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,560$37,150$30,760$33,060$33,815
Adjustments for Features-2,760-3,41000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,800$33,740$30,760$33,060$33,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$32,484$33,942$29,509$31,715$32,439
Adjustments for Features-2,521-3,11600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$30,826$29,509$31,715$32,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$863$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelPacificaPacificaPassatPassatPassat
TrimTouringLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row high console$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,090$7,740$4,330$4,330$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$3,410$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,521-3,11600-96

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
ModelPacificaPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.3 in110.4 in
Length198.5 in191.6 in
Width79.3 in72.2 in
Height66.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,338 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft315.9 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-dash200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Cargo net40Yes
Rear bumper protector40No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Total Requested114049%
Total Not Requested116551%
Comfort and Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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