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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: $21,575

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,856

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $10,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelCaliberCaliberPassat
TrimSXTSXT Plus3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $29,950
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $27,513
Driver Convenience Group 550 550  
Security Group 750 700  
Sunroof 845 845  
Sport Package     300
Luxury #1 Package     2,750
Driver Convenience Group 501 501  
Security Group 683 637  
Sunroof 769 769  
Sport Package     274
Luxury #1 Package     2,513
Options (change) 2,145 2,095 3,050
Options (change) 1,953 1,907 2,787
Destination 750 750 630
Total Price $21,660 $21,575 $33,630
Total Invoice $20,935 $20,856 $30,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,223
Model Year201220122006
ModelCaliberCaliberPassat
TrimSXTSXT Plus3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$21,660$21,575$33,630
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,760$21,575$29,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0
Total Invoice$20,935$20,856$30,930
Adjustments for Features-8700-3,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,065$20,856$27,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$791$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122006
ModelCaliberCaliberPassat
TrimSXTSXT Plus3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,945$2,045$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments-8700-3,642

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelCaliberPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.7 in
Length173.8 in188.2 in
Width68.8 in71.7 in
Height60.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 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 in37.8 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested57515%
Total Not Requested325585%

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