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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: $3,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,660 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,394 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Security Group 1,425      
Quick Order Package M 1,845      
uconnect gps 905      
Sunroof 895      
Cargo net   95 95 95
Security Group 1,268      
Quick Order Package M 1,642      
uconnect gps 805      
Sunroof 797      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Options (change) 5,070 95 95 95
Options (change) 4,512 69 69 69
Destination 820 770 770 770
Total Price $34,550 $30,760 $33,060 $33,815
Total Invoice $31,726 $29,509 $31,715 $32,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,181
Model Year2009201220122012
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$34,550$30,760$33,060$33,815
Adjustments for Features-3,70000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,850$30,760$33,060$33,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$31,726$29,509$31,715$32,439
Adjustments for Features-3,39800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,328$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 Year2009201220122012
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 
AC power outlet$100   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
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   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
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
USB port$25   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,815$4,115$4,115$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,39800-96

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
iPod integration100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested150056%
Total Not Requested120044%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested101584%
Total Not Requested20016%

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