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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: $39,244

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $801

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,385

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelChargerChargerPassat
TrimR/TSRT8VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,160 $38,970 $36,050
Base Invoice $29,901 $36,098 $33,597
Road/Track Performance Group 3,940    
uconnect gps 1,550    
Xenon HID headlights 695 695  
Sunroof 950 950  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group III   1,635  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Rear spoiler     479
Navigation system     1,800
Road/Track Performance Group 3,507    
uconnect gps 1,380    
Xenon HID headlights 619 619  
Sunroof 846 846  
Side curtain airbags   525  
SRT Option Group III   1,455  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Rear spoiler     310
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 7,135 3,870 2,504
Options (change) 6,352 3,445 2,098
Destination 750 750 690
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $40,045 $45,290 $39,244
Total Invoice $37,003 $41,993 $36,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,361
Model Year200920092008
ModelChargerChargerPassat
TrimR/TSRT8VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine368hp 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)245/45-20245/45-20235/40-18
Total Price$40,045$45,290$39,244
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,620$45,290$38,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,670$0
Total Invoice$37,003$41,993$36,385
Adjustments for Features-3930-1,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,610$41,993$35,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,383$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092008
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$0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
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 
Steering-linked headlights  $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$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,115$2,690$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3930-1,136

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
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

Road/Track Performance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)0Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
245/45WR20 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested110052%
uconnect gps
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 port25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group III
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 port25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

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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