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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: $23,525

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $10,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,672

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $9,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelCaliberCaliberPassatPassat
TrimUptownRushLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,585 $20,585 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $19,929 $19,929 $29,222 $36,669
Security Group 700      
Driver Convenience Group 300 300    
Media Center 430N 1,035 395    
Sunroof 845 845    
Leather Interior Group   650    
iPod integration     0 0
Heated front seats     225 225
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Security Group 637      
Driver Convenience Group 273 273    
Media Center 430N 942 359    
Sunroof 769 769    
Leather Interior Group   592    
iPod integration     0 0
Heated front seats     199 199
Navigation system     1,589 1,589
Options (change) 2,880 2,190 2,025 2,025
Options (change) 2,621 1,993 1,788 1,788
Destination 750 750 690 690
Total Price $24,215 $23,525 $34,015 $41,915
Total Invoice $23,300 $22,672 $31,700 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,258
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelCaliberCaliberPassatPassat
TrimUptownRushLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4172hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 980, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,215$23,525$34,015$41,915
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-3,615-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,940$23,525$30,400$35,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0$5,495
Total Invoice$23,300$22,672$31,700$39,147
Adjustments for Features-1,2270-3,369-5,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,073$22,672$28,331$33,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$0$5,194

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelCaliberCaliberPassatPassat
TrimUptownRushLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start$150   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Front side airbags$350 $350$350
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50  
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,585$2,310$5,925$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$3,615$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2270-3,369-5,622

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
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 Weight2,941 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 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 Legroom35.7 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Uptown

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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