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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: $23,930

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $7,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,386

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $6,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelCaliberCaliberPassat
TrimR/TSRT4Komfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,295 $24,840 $28,755
Base Invoice $19,026 $23,208 $26,861
Security Group 1,875 1,485  
Driver Convenience Group 335    
Sunroof 795 795  
Navigation system     1,990
Security Group 1,706 1,351  
Driver Convenience Group 301    
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 3,005 2,280 1,990
Options (change) 2,730 2,074 1,758
Destination 630 630 750
Total Price $23,930 $27,750 $31,495
Total Invoice $22,386 $25,912 $29,369

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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: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,194
Model Year200920092010
ModelCaliberCaliberPassat
TrimR/TSRT4Komfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine172hp I4285hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6
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$23,930$27,750$31,495
Adjustments for Features-6000-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,330$27,750$28,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,420$0
Total Invoice$22,386$25,912$29,369
Adjustments for Features-5610-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,825$25,912$27,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,087$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092010
ModelCaliberCaliberPassat
TrimR/TSRT4Komfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $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
Universal garage door opener$100  
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  
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150 $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,445$1,845$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments-5610-2,350

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092010
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
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested176583%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested121584%
Total Not Requested22516%

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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