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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: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT82.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,295 $29,995 $33,995 $45,450 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $28,052 $28,696 $32,256 $43,815 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation Group 1,195 1,195 995        
Plus Package 2,000 2,000          
Rear spoiler 495 495     375 375 375
Sunroof 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095      
Cargo net         95 95 95
Cargo mat         125 125 125
Navigation Group 1,064 1,064 886        
Plus Package 1,780 1,780          
Rear spoiler 441 441     300 300 300
Sunroof 975 975 975 975      
Cargo net         69 69 69
Cargo mat         99 99 99
Options (change) 4,785 4,785 2,090 1,095 595 595 595
Options (change) 4,260 4,260 1,861 975 468 468 468
Destination 995 995 995 995 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $35,075 $35,775 $37,080 $48,540 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $33,307 $33,951 $35,112 $46,785 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,597
Model Year2013201320132013201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT82.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA8T5T5T5T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,075$35,775$37,080$48,540$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-845-1,145-2,070-2,86000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,230$34,630$35,010$45,680$31,260$33,560$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$780$11,450$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$33,307$33,951$35,112$46,785$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-802-1,087-1,960-2,75700-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,505$32,864$33,152$44,028$29,908$32,114$32,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$359$647$11,523$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201320132013201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT82.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75   
Heated steering wheel   $100   
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25   
Performance meter   $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600    
Performance steering system (optional)   $0   
Polished alloy wheels   $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0      
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,815$4,115$5,040$5,830$2,970$2,970$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$1,145$2,070$2,860$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-802-1,087-1,960-2,75700-96

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
ModelChargerPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in110.4 in
Length199.9 in191.6 in
Width75.0 in72.2 in
Height58.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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