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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: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $4,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelCaliberCaliberPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTSXT Plus1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601
Security Group 750 700        
Driver Convenience Group 550 550        
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325        
Power driver seat 300          
Sunroof 845 845        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Security Group 683 637        
Driver Convenience Group 501 501        
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296        
Power driver seat 273          
Sunroof 769 769        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Options (change) 2,770 2,420 700 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,522 2,203 570 300 300 300
Destination 750 750 820 820 820 820
Total Price $22,285 $21,900 $27,015 $30,490 $32,190 $35,190
Total Invoice $21,504 $21,152 $25,840 $29,213 $30,844 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,711
Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelCaliberCaliberPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTSXT Plus1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTM5T6S6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,285$21,900$27,015$30,490$32,190$35,190
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-3,245-6,870-9,120-9,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,135$21,900$23,770$23,620$23,070$25,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$700$550$0$2,900
Total Invoice$21,504$21,152$25,840$29,213$30,844$33,721
Adjustments for Features-1,1100-3,104-6,582-8,739-8,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,394$21,152$22,736$22,631$22,105$24,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$758$631$526$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelCaliberCaliberPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTSXT Plus1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $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$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0    
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color $0    
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$3,395$2,245$5,490$9,115$11,365$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$3,245$6,870$9,120$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1100-3,104-6,582-8,739-8,835

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
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.3,231 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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
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

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%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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