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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: $30,760

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,730 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $25,380 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Interior Group 370      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,300      
Quick Order Package M 3,785      
Sunroof 895      
Cargo net   95 95 95
Premium Interior Group 326      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,140      
Quick Order Package M 3,331      
Sunroof 788      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Options (change) 6,350 95 95 95
Options (change) 5,585 69 69 69
Destination 730 770 770 770
Total Price $34,810 $30,760 $33,060 $33,815
Total Invoice $31,695 $29,509 $31,715 $32,439

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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: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,615
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,810$30,760$33,060$33,815
Adjustments for Features-4,17500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,635$30,760$33,060$33,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$31,695$29,509$31,715$32,439
Adjustments for Features-3,80100-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,894$29,509$31,715$32,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Removable console$200   
Roof rack$300   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Sliding center console$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$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$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Stowable second row seats$500   
Stowable third row seats$600   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,940$3,765$3,765$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,175$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,80100-96

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
ModelGrand CaravanPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in110.4 in
Length202.5 in191.6 in
Width76.9 in72.2 in
Height68.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,322 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft315.9 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 row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Roof rack300No
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sliding center console50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested94029%
Total Not Requested230071%

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