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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: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,672

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $7,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCaliberCaliberPassatPassatPassat
TrimUptownRush2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,585 $20,585 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $19,929 $19,929 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Security Group 700        
Driver Convenience Group 300 300      
Media Center 430N 1,035 395      
Sunroof 845 845      
Leather Interior Group   650      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Security Group 637        
Driver Convenience Group 273 273      
Media Center 430N 942 359      
Sunroof 769 769      
Leather Interior Group   592      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 2,880 2,190 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,621 1,993 300 300 300
Destination 750 750 770 770 770
Total Price $24,215 $23,525 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $23,300 $22,672 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,989
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCaliberCaliberPassatPassatPassat
TrimUptownRush2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4172hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTM5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,215$23,525$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-2,795-2,795-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,940$23,525$28,245$30,545$31,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$23,300$22,672$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-1,2270-2,678-2,678-2,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,073$22,672$27,062$29,268$29,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCaliberCaliberPassatPassatPassat
TrimUptownRush2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start$150 $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Front side airbags$350 $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50   
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,320$2,045$4,840$4,840$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$2,795$2,795$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2270-2,678-2,678-2,774

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelCaliberPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.4 in
Length173.8 in191.6 in
Width68.8 in72.2 in
Height60.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft315.9 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 start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested615100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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