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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: $4,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT Hellcat2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $33,895 $36,895 $39,995 $50,995 $65,945 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $29,291 $32,852 $35,522 $38,441 $49,636 $63,538 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation Group 795 795 1,095 695          
Plus Group 2,495 2,495              
Sunroof 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,995      
Temporary spare tire   595 595            
Leather Interior Group       1,595          
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0 0      
Cargo net             95 95 95
Cargo mat             125 125 125
Rear spoiler             375 375 375
Navigation Group 708 708 975 619          
Plus Group 2,221 2,221              
Sunroof 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,776      
Temporary spare tire   530 530            
Leather Interior Group       1,420          
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0 0      
Cargo net             69 69 69
Cargo mat             99 99 99
Rear spoiler             300 300 300
Options (change) 4,485 5,080 2,885 3,485 1,195 1,995 595 595 595
Options (change) 3,993 4,523 2,569 3,103 1,064 1,776 468 468 468
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 $35,475 $39,970 $40,775 $45,475 $54,185 $70,635 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $34,279 $38,370 $39,086 $43,539 $52,695 $68,009 $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: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,946
Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT Hellcat2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,475$39,970$40,775$45,475$54,185$70,635$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-2,510-2,810-3,060-2,985-4,525-4,57500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,965$37,160$37,715$42,490$49,660$66,060$31,260$33,560$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,195$4,750$9,525$16,695$33,095$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$34,279$38,370$39,086$43,539$52,695$68,009$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-2,425-2,698-2,933-2,858-4,401-4,40500-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,854$35,672$36,153$40,681$48,294$63,604$29,908$32,114$32,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,818$4,299$8,827$16,440$31,750$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT Hellcat2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
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   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system     $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100   
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0      
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 
Cargo mat    $40$40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250$250   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings      $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Hood scoop   $100$100$100   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
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   
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 driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75   
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Performance meter  $150$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250   
Metal pedals   $75$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500   
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200    
Hydraulic steering (optional)     $0   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0$0$0   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0       
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0   
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,890$6,190$6,440$6,365$7,905$7,955$3,380$3,380$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$2,810$3,060$2,985$4,525$4,575$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,425-2,698-2,933-2,858-4,401-4,40500-96

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelChargerPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in110.4 in
Length198.4 in191.6 in
Width75.0 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 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 Volume16.1 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
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested190054%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested165046%
Total Not Requested190054%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested170067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

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