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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: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201220122012
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 3922.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,220 $29,770 $43,945 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $25,250 $28,521 $42,462 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Media Center 730N 790 790 790      
SXT Plus Package 2,000          
Sound Group II 1,295 1,295        
Electronics Convenience Group 750          
Sunroof 1,095 1,095 1,095      
Temporary spare tire 75 75        
R/T Plus Package   2,000        
Rear spoiler   150   375 375 375
Media Center 730N 703 703 703      
SXT Plus Package 1,780          
Sound Group II 1,153 1,152        
Electronics Convenience Group 668          
Sunroof 975 975 975      
Temporary spare tire 67 67        
R/T Plus Package   1,780        
Rear spoiler   134   300 300 300
Options (change) 6,005 5,405 1,885 375 375 375
Options (change) 5,346 4,811 1,678 300 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $33,220 $36,170 $47,825 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $31,591 $34,327 $46,135 $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: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,598
Model Year201320132013201220122012
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 3922.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6375hp V8470hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5M6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8276, 6276, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,220$36,170$47,825$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-6500-1,325-1,425-1,425-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,570$36,170$46,500$29,615$31,915$32,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,600$13,930$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$31,591$34,327$46,135$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-6180-1,278-1,365-1,365-1,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,973$34,327$44,857$28,375$30,581$31,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,354$13,884$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320132013201220122012
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 3922.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manual $150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100   
Hood scoop$100$100$100   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Compass$0$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 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
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$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,965$2,315$3,640$3,740$3,740$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$1,325$1,425$1,425$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-6180-1,278-1,365-1,365-1,461

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
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 SXT

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested174067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested152%
Total Not Requested60098%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested152%
Total Not Requested60098%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested142567%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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