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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: $20,935

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $9,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,658

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $8,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelCaliberPassatPassatPassat
TrimMainstreetKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,060 $29,100 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $16,986 $27,179 $29,222 $36,669
Security Group 930      
Driver Convenience Group 520      
Sunroof 795      
Heated front seats   225 225 225
Security Group 846      
Driver Convenience Group 473      
Sunroof 723      
Heated front seats   199 199 199
Options (change) 2,245 225 225 225
Options (change) 2,042 199 199 199
Destination 630 690 690 690
Total Price $20,935 $30,015 $32,215 $40,115
Total Invoice $19,658 $28,068 $30,111 $37,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Mainstreet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,312
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelCaliberPassatPassatPassat
TrimMainstreetKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4200hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$20,935$30,015$32,215$40,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,505-4,430-6,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,935$28,510$27,785$33,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$5,495
Total Invoice$19,658$28,068$30,111$37,558
Adjustments for Features0-1,407-4,141-6,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,658$26,661$25,970$31,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$691$0$5,189

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelCaliberPassatPassatPassat
TrimMainstreetKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,970$4,475$7,400$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505$4,430$6,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,407-4,141-6,399

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,040 lb.3,474 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 Mainstreet

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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