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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: $35,110

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $6,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,060

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $6,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGrand CaravanPassat
TrimR/TVR6
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,695 $39,200
Base Invoice $29,038 $36,669
Driver's Convenience Group 810  
Safety Sphere Group 1,500  
Power liftgate 425  
Navigation system 695 1,800
Roof rack 150  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Driver's Convenience Group 721  
Safety Sphere Group 1,335  
Power liftgate 378  
Navigation system 619 1,589
Roof rack 134  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 3,580 2,025
Options (change) 3,187 1,788
Destination 835 690
Total Price $35,110 $41,915
Total Invoice $33,060 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,501
Model Year20112008
ModelGrand CaravanPassat
TrimR/TVR6
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,110$41,915
Adjustments for Features-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,670$41,915
Total Invoice$33,060$39,147
Adjustments for Features-4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,646$39,147

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelGrand CaravanPassat
TrimR/TVR6
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable second row seats$500 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,855$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4140

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelGrand CaravanPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in106.7 in
Length202.5 in188.0 in
Width78.7 in71.7 in
Height67.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Driver's Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested35061%
Total Not Requested22539%
Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

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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