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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,425

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $8,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,424

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $8,997

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Model Year20082017
ModelCaliberPassat
TrimSRT4V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,350 $33,995
Base Invoice $21,709 $32,601
SRT Option Group 1,185  
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System 1,190  
Sunroof 795  
Navigation system 1,075  
Front side airbags 250  
Rear spoiler   375
Body kit   1,900
SRT Option Group 1,090  
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System 1,095  
Sunroof 731  
Navigation system 989  
Front side airbags 230  
Rear spoiler   300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 4,495 2,275
Options (change) 4,135 2,000
Destination 580 820
Total Price $28,425 $37,090
Total Invoice $26,424 $35,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SRT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,314
Model Year20082017
ModelCaliberPassat
TrimSRT4V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)522, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$28,425$37,090
Adjustments for Features0-8,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,425$29,045
Total Invoice$26,424$35,421
Adjustments for Features0-7,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,424$27,738

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082017
ModelCaliberPassat
TrimSRT4V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,595$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,683

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082017
ModelCaliberPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.4 in
Length173.8 in191.6 in
Width68.8 in72.2 in
Height60.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,156 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested50054%
Total Not Requested42546%
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested85094%

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