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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: $34,220

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelPacificaPacificaPassat
TrimTouring-L PlusLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,695 $43,695 $32,950
Base Invoice $37,342 $41,992 $31,600
Temporary spare tire 320 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo mat     125
Rear spoiler     375
Temporary spare tire 285 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420    
Cargo mat     99
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 1,915 0 500
Options (change) 1,705 0 399
Destination 1,095 1,095 770
Total Price $41,705 $44,790 $34,220
Total Invoice $40,142 $43,087 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $563
Model Year201820182012
ModelPacificaPacificaPassat
TrimTouring-L PlusLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine287hp V6287hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA9A9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 13506, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,705$44,790$34,220
Adjustments for Features-8,245-8,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,460$36,270$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,810$0
Total Invoice$40,142$43,087$32,769
Adjustments for Features-7,936-8,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,206$34,891$32,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182012
ModelPacificaPacificaPassat
TrimTouring-L PlusLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Hands-free sliding doors $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
Built-in games$25  
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
HDMI port$25  
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Streaming video support$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Touchscreen rear entertainment displays$100  
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable second row seats$500$500 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$12,550$12,825$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,245$8,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,936-8,1960

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
ModelPacificaPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.6 in110.4 in
Length203.6 in191.6 in
Width79.6 in72.2 in
Height69.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.5 ft315.9 ft3

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