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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: $34,480

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,785

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerPassat
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT83.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $29,950
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $27,513
Navigation Group 995 995      
Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Technology Group 900        
Sunroof 995 995 995 995  
Luxury #1 Package         2,750
Sport Package         300
Navigation system         1,800
Xenon HID headlights         950
Navigation Group 886 886      
Plus Package 1,780 1,780      
Technology Group 801        
Sunroof 886 886 886 886  
Luxury #1 Package         2,513
Sport Package         274
Navigation system         1,589
Xenon HID headlights         839
Options (change) 4,890 3,990 995 995 5,800
Options (change) 4,353 3,552 886 886 5,215
Destination 995 995 995 995 630
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $34,480 $34,980 $35,985 $48,915 $36,380
Total Invoice $32,785 $33,272 $34,166 $47,162 $33,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,524
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerPassat
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT83.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA8T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 1980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20235/45-17
Total Price$34,480$34,980$35,985$48,915$36,380
Adjustments for Features-1,000-100-1,225-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,480$34,880$34,760$46,350$36,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,280$12,870$0
Total Invoice$32,785$33,272$34,166$47,162$33,358
Adjustments for Features-951-95-1,163-2,4730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,834$33,177$33,003$44,689$33,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,343$1,169$12,855$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerPassat
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT83.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo mat   $40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Compass    $0
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25 
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,090$3,190$4,315$5,655$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$100$1,225$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-951-95-1,163-2,4730

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelChargerPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in106.7 in
Length199.9 in188.2 in
Width75.0 in71.7 in
Height58.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested117545%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested324085%
Total Not Requested59015%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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