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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: $32,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,844

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelChallengerChallengerPassatPassat
TrimR/TSRT8 3921.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,770 $43,875 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $28,575 $42,452 $29,724 $32,601
R/T Plus Package 2,000      
Media Center 730N 790 790    
Sound Group II 1,195      
Xenon HID headlights 695      
Sunroof 995 995    
Rear spoiler 150   375 375
Temporary spare tire 75      
R/T Plus Package 1,780      
Media Center 730N 703 703    
Sound Group II 1,063      
Xenon HID headlights 619      
Sunroof 886 886    
Rear spoiler 134   300 300
Temporary spare tire 67      
Options (change) 5,900 1,785 375 375
Options (change) 5,252 1,589 300 300
Destination 995 995 820 820
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $36,665 $47,655 $32,190 $35,190
Total Invoice $34,822 $46,036 $30,844 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,401
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelChallengerChallengerPassatPassat
TrimR/TSRT8 3921.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine376hp V8470hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8276, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,665$47,655$32,190$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-650-5,660-5,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,665$47,005$26,530$29,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,340$0$2,900
Total Invoice$34,822$46,036$30,844$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-628-5,423-5,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,822$45,408$25,421$28,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,586$0$2,780

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelChallengerChallengerPassatPassat
TrimR/TSRT8 3921.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter $150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$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$2,330$2,980$7,990$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$5,660$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-628-5,423-5,520

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
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.3,231 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

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested142576%
Total Not Requested45024%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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