Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2012 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $8,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $7,920

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelCaliberCaliberPassat
TrimSXTSXT PlusV6 GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $29,145
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $27,952
Security Group 750 700  
Driver Convenience Group 550 550  
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325  
Sunroof 845 845  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Security Group 683 637  
Driver Convenience Group 501 501  
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296  
Sunroof 769 769  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Options (change) 2,470 2,420 325
Options (change) 2,249 2,203 270
Destination 750 750 850
Total Price $21,985 $21,900 $30,320
Total Invoice $21,231 $21,152 $29,072

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Dodge Caliber dealer quotes or Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,993
Model Year201220122018
ModelCaliberCaliberPassat
TrimSXTSXT PlusV6 GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$21,985$21,900$30,320
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,085$21,900$25,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0
Total Invoice$21,231$21,152$29,072
Adjustments for Features-8690-4,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,362$21,152$24,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122018
ModelCaliberCaliberPassat
TrimSXTSXT PlusV6 GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,070$2,170$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments-8690-4,717

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
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.3,275 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

Return to top

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 start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
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
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
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 V6 GT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Dodge models.