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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: $23,595

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $8,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,085

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $8,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelCaliberCaliberPassat
TrimR/TSRT4Komfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,295 $24,840 $29,690
Base Invoice $19,026 $23,208 $27,727
Security Group 1,875 1,485  
Sunroof 795 795  
Navigation system     1,990
Security Group 1,706 1,351  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 2,670 2,280 1,990
Options (change) 2,429 2,074 1,758
Destination 630 630 700
Total Price $23,595 $27,750 $32,380
Total Invoice $22,085 $25,912 $30,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,241
Model Year200920092009
ModelCaliberCaliberPassat
TrimR/TSRT4Komfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine172hp I4285hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-19235/45-17
Total Price$23,595$27,750$32,380
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,395$27,750$30,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,355$0
Total Invoice$22,085$25,912$30,185
Adjustments for Features-1870-2,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,898$25,912$28,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,014$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092009
ModelCaliberCaliberPassat
TrimR/TSRT4Komfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,270$2,070$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments-1870-2,046

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009
ModelCaliberPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.7 in106.7 in
Length173.8 in188.0 in
Width68.8 in71.7 in
Height60.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested166579%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111577%
Total Not Requested32523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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