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Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,385

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $2,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,648

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $2,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelChargerChargerPassat
TrimR/TSRT8VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $37,215 $36,050
Base Invoice $29,204 $34,679 $33,597
Protection Group 1,185    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,240    
Sunroof 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 695 695  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group I   860  
SRT Option Group III   1,635  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Navigation system     1,800
Protection Group 1,090    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,141    
Sunroof 874 874  
Xenon HID headlights 639 639  
Side curtain airbags   543  
SRT Option Group I   791  
SRT Option Group III   1,504  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 4,070 4,730 2,025
Options (change) 3,744 4,351 1,788
Destination 700 700 690
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $36,385 $44,745 $38,765
Total Invoice $33,648 $41,830 $36,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $822
Model Year200820082008
ModelChargerChargerPassat
TrimR/TSRT8VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8425hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20235/40-18
Total Price$36,385$44,745$38,765
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,385$44,535$37,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,150$0
Total Invoice$33,648$41,830$36,075
Adjustments for Features0-196-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,648$41,634$34,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,986$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082008
ModelChargerChargerPassat
TrimR/TSRT8VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,555$2,765$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-196-1,605

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelChargerPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in106.7 in
Length200.1 in188.2 in
Width74.5 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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