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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: $1,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT Hellcat2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $34,995 $36,890 $37,995 $49,195 $62,495 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $29,336 $34,036 $35,723 $36,626 $48,007 $60,376 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Uconnect 8.4N 795 795 795 795          
Sunroof 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,995      
Leather Interior Group       1,695          
Rear spoiler             375 375 375
Uconnect 8.4N 708 708 708 708          
Sunroof 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,776      
Leather Interior Group       1,509          
Rear spoiler             300 300 300
Options (change) 1,990 1,990 1,990 3,685 1,195 1,995 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,772 1,772 1,772 3,281 1,064 1,776 300 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $32,980 $37,980 $39,875 $43,675 $52,385 $67,185 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $32,103 $36,803 $38,490 $41,902 $51,066 $64,847 $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: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,451
Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT Hellcat2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8M6M6M6M6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19900, 19400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,980$37,980$39,875$43,675$52,385$67,185$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-1,0750-500-750-2,650-2,600-140-140-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,905$37,980$39,375$42,925$49,735$64,585$30,900$33,200$33,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,075$7,470$11,020$17,830$32,680$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$32,103$36,803$38,490$41,902$51,066$64,847$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-1,0460-483-720-2,583-2,510-134-134-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,057$36,803$38,007$41,182$48,483$62,337$29,606$31,812$32,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,746$6,950$10,125$17,426$31,280$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT Hellcat2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300        
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100  
6-speed automated manual       $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0   
FWD      $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power rear side windows      $200$200$200
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote start      $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system    $200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers     $175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250$250   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings      $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100$100    
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200$200   
Hood scoop$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
CD player      $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player      $0$0$0
iPod integration      $100$100$100
Media drive      $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player      $50$50$50
Satellite radio      $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot      $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information      $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200   
Boost gauge     $75   
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights      $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Performance meter   $150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250   
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$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$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500   
Alloy wheels     $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200    
Hydraulic steering (optional)     $0   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0   
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$4,090$4,590$4,840$6,740$6,690$4,230$4,230$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$500$750$2,650$2,600$140$140$240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0460-483-720-2,583-2,510-134-134-230

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelChallengerPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.4 in
Length197.9 in191.6 in
Width75.7 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Body color grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

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