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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,330

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimR/T1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,695 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $29,038 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Safety Sphere Group 1,500      
Media Center 730N 1,360      
Driver's Convenience Group 490      
Passenger's Convenience Group 595      
Remote start 395      
Power liftgate 425      
Cargo net   100 100 100
Floor mats   235    
Safety Sphere Group 1,335      
Media Center 730N 1,210      
Driver's Convenience Group 436      
Passenger's Convenience Group 530      
Remote start 352      
Power liftgate 378      
Cargo net   80 80 80
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 4,765 335 100 100
Options (change) 4,241 265 80 80
Destination 835 820 820 820
Total Price $36,295 $31,650 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $34,114 $30,330 $33,765 $36,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,163
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimR/T1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,295$31,650$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features-1,7250-2,110-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,570$31,650$33,080$35,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$34,114$30,330$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features-1,6210-2,025-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,493$30,330$31,740$34,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410$3,775

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimR/T1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150 $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Conversation mirror$25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$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$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable second row seats$500   
Stowable third row seats$600   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,930$6,205$8,315$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0$2,110$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6210-2,025-2,120

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112016
ModelGrand CaravanPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in110.4 in
Length202.5 in191.6 in
Width78.7 in72.2 in
Height67.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,511 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%
Passenger's Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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