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Dodge Avenger vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Avenger vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,920

Dodge Avenger SXT   
Difference: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,282

Dodge Avenger SXT   
Difference: $6,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelAvengerAvengerPassat
TrimSXTR/TV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,595 $25,695 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,322 $24,514 $31,600
Sun / Sound Group 1,840 1,540  
RALLYE Appearance Group 495    
Heated front seats 295    
283hp 3.6-liter V6 300    
Leather seating surfaces 400    
Rear spoiler     375
Sun / Sound Group 1,638 1,371  
RALLYE Appearance Group 441    
Heated front seats 263    
283hp 3.6-liter V6 267    
Leather seating surfaces 356    
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 3,330 1,540 375
Options (change) 2,965 1,371 300
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $26,920 $28,230 $34,095
Total Invoice $26,282 $26,880 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Avenger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,745
Model Year201320132012
ModelAvengerAvengerPassat
TrimSXTR/TV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6276, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,920$28,230$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-340-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,920$27,890$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0
Total Invoice$26,282$26,880$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-324-1,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,282$26,556$31,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320132012
ModelAvengerAvengerPassat
TrimSXTR/TV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,850$2,190$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-324-1,643

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
ModelAvengerPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.9 in110.4 in
Length192.6 in191.6 in
Width72.8 in72.2 in
Height58.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,603 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger SXT

Sun / Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested191599%
Total Not Requested251%
RALLYE Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Body color grille (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
225/50R18 tires400No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
283hp 3.6-liter V6
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6400
260 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%

Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger R/T

Sun / Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170099%
Total Not Requested251%

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