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Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelChallengerChallengerPassatPassatPassat
TrimR/TSRT82.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,220 $39,970 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $28,170 $37,047 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Electronics Convenience Group 1,445        
Quick Order Package J 1,935        
uconnect gps 1,390 1,240      
Temporary spare tire 100        
Sunroof 950 950      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Electronics Convenience Group 1,286        
Quick Order Package J 1,722        
uconnect gps 1,237 1,104      
Temporary spare tire 89        
Sunroof 846 846      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 5,820 2,190 375 375 375
Options (change) 5,180 1,950 300 300 300
Destination 725 725 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $36,765 $44,585 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $34,075 $41,422 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,715
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelChallengerChallengerPassatPassatPassat
TrimR/TSRT82.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8425hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,765$44,585$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,440-1,440-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,765$43,785$29,600$31,900$32,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,020$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$34,075$41,422$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-743-1,380-1,380-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,075$40,679$28,360$30,566$31,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,604$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelChallengerChallengerPassatPassatPassat
TrimR/TSRT82.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Hood scoop$100$100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
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
USB port$25$25   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Performance meter $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$3,100$3,740$3,740$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$1,440$1,440$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-743-1,380-1,380-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelChallengerPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.4 in
Length197.7 in191.6 in
Width75.7 in72.2 in
Height57.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested132593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port-75Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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