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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: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $5,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $5,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelCaliberCaliberPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTSXT Plus1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Security Group 750 700          
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325          
Driver Convenience Group 550 550          
Power driver seat 300            
Sunroof 845 845          
Floor mats     235 235      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375 375
Security Group 683 637          
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296          
Driver Convenience Group 501 501          
Power driver seat 273            
Sunroof 769 769          
Floor mats     185 185      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300 300
Options (change) 2,770 2,420 610 610 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,522 2,203 485 485 300 300 300
Destination 750 750 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $22,285 $21,900 $27,710 $28,525 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190
Total Invoice $21,504 $21,152 $26,508 $27,290 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,789
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelCaliberCaliberPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTSXT Plus1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTM5T6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 480, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,285$21,900$27,710$28,525$32,985$35,120$37,190
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-1,385-435-5,935-5,935-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,135$21,900$26,325$28,090$27,050$29,185$31,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$0$1,765$725$2,860$4,830
Total Invoice$21,504$21,152$26,508$27,290$31,606$33,654$35,639
Adjustments for Features-1,1100-1,325-416-5,687-5,687-5,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,394$21,152$25,183$26,874$25,919$27,967$29,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$758$0$1,691$736$2,784$4,673

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelCaliberCaliberPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTSXT Plus1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000      
5-speed manual $0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100  
6-speed manual   $150   
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50     
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo mat  $40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
Navigation system    $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
USB port$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$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$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150     
Interior trim, special color $0     
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0     
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,395$3,245$4,630$3,680$9,180$9,180$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$1,385$435$5,935$5,935$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1100-1,325-416-5,687-5,687-5,783

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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.3,173 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 SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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