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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: $24,215

Dodge Caliber Uptown   
Difference: $8,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,300

Dodge Caliber Uptown   
Difference: $6,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelCaliberPassat
TrimUptownKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,585 $29,690
Base Invoice $19,929 $27,727
Security Group 700  
Driver Convenience Group 300  
Media Center 430N 1,035  
Sunroof 845  
Navigation system   1,990
Security Group 637  
Driver Convenience Group 273  
Media Center 430N 942  
Sunroof 769  
Navigation system   1,758
Options (change) 2,880 1,990
Options (change) 2,621 1,758
Destination 750 700
Total Price $24,215 $32,380
Total Invoice $23,300 $30,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,419
Model Year20112009
ModelCaliberPassat
TrimUptownKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/45-17
Total Price$24,215$32,380
Adjustments for Features-5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,660$32,380
Total Invoice$23,300$30,185
Adjustments for Features-5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,766$30,185

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
ModelCaliberPassat
TrimUptownKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,195$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,012 lb.3,512 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 opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested615100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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