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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: $6,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $32,995 $35,495 $38,995 $39,995 $44,995 $51,145 $66,295 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $28,561 $32,156 $34,404 $37,519 $38,501 $42,951 $49,834 $63,925 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Plus Group 1,500 3,000 2,395                
Navigation and Travel Group 995 995 995 995 945 945          
Sun & Sound Group 1,995 1,995                  
Plus Leather Group 3,000                    
Cargo net 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 95 95 95
Temporary spare tire     595 595              
Sunroof     1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,995      
Leather Interior Group         1,695            
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0 0      
Cargo mat                 125 125 125
Rear spoiler                 375 375 375
Plus Group 1,257 2,670 2,132                
Navigation and Travel Group 886 886 886 886 841 841          
Sun & Sound Group 1,776 1,776                  
Plus Leather Group 2,670                    
Cargo net 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 69 69 69
Temporary spare tire     530 530              
Sunroof     1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,776      
Leather Interior Group         1,509            
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0 0      
Cargo mat                 99 99 99
Rear spoiler                 300 300 300
Options (change) 7,520 6,020 5,310 2,915 3,965 2,270 1,325 2,025 595 595 595
Options (change) 6,616 5,359 4,728 2,596 3,530 2,021 1,180 1,803 468 468 468
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $37,610 $40,110 $41,900 $43,005 $46,055 $49,360 $54,565 $71,115 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $36,272 $38,610 $40,227 $41,210 $44,126 $47,067 $53,109 $68,523 $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: $3,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,702
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6300hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11552, 11276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,610$40,110$41,900$43,005$46,055$49,360$54,565$71,115$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-2,760-5,110-3,210-3,135-3,135-3,185-4,975-4,72500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,850$35,000$38,690$39,870$42,920$46,175$49,590$66,390$31,260$33,560$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$3,840$5,020$8,070$11,325$14,740$31,540$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$36,272$38,610$40,227$41,210$44,126$47,067$53,109$68,523$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-2,662-4,919-3,082-3,004-3,004-3,037-4,842-4,55300-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,610$33,691$37,145$38,206$41,122$44,030$48,267$63,970$29,908$32,114$32,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$81$3,535$4,596$7,512$10,420$14,657$30,360$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$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$0   
AWD $1700         
FWD        $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200    $200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    $100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150    $150$150$150
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$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250$250$250$250$250   
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings        $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Hood scoop   $100$100$100$100$100   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
CD player        $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player        $0$0$0
iPod integration        $100$100$100
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
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$250$250   
SD Card slot        $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information        $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock        $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Boost gauge       $75   
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights        $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Performance meter $150 $150$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$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim      $250$250   
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200    
Hydraulic steering (optional)       $0   
Machined alloy wheels    $350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0        
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0$0   
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0 $0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,340$8,690$6,790$6,715$6,715$6,765$8,555$8,305$3,580$3,580$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$5,110$3,210$3,135$3,135$3,185$4,975$4,725$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,662-4,919-3,082-3,004-3,004-3,037-4,842-4,55300-96

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
ModelChargerPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in110.4 in
Length198.4 in191.6 in
Width75.0 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,021 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

Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/55R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Plus Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested165043%
Total Not Requested217557%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger GT

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested165048%
Total Not Requested177552%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested165053%
Total Not Requested145047%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested170067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona 392

Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

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