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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,015

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $795

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,695

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $5

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassat
TrimSXTLuxVR6
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,730 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $25,380 $29,222 $36,669
Premium Interior Group 370    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,300    
Quick Order Package M 3,785    
Sunroof 895    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   225 225
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Premium Interior Group 326    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,140    
Quick Order Package M 3,331    
Sunroof 788    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   199 199
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
Options (change) 6,350 2,025 2,025
Options (change) 5,585 1,788 1,788
Destination 730 690 690
Total Price $34,810 $34,015 $41,915
Total Invoice $31,695 $31,700 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,914
Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassat
TrimSXTLuxVR6
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine197hp V6200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,810$34,015$41,915
Adjustments for Features-3,1950-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$34,015$39,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$31,695$31,700$39,147
Adjustments for Features-2,9090-2,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,786$31,700$36,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,201

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassat
TrimSXTLuxVR6
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40 $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable console$200  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Stowable second row seats$500  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,620$4,425$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,195$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9090-2,246

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelGrand CaravanPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in106.7 in
Length202.5 in188.0 in
Width76.9 in71.7 in
Height68.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,322 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.7 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Premium Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested162586%
Total Not Requested27514%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Roof rack300Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Sliding center console50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested170052%
Total Not Requested154048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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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