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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: $31,915

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,624

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassat
TrimR/T1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,695 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $29,038 $29,724 $32,601
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
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
Options (change) 4,765 100 100
Options (change) 4,241 80 80
Destination 835 820 820
Total Price $36,295 $31,915 $34,915
Total Invoice $34,114 $30,624 $33,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,715
Model Year201120172017
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassat
TrimR/T1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,295$31,915$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-235-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,295$31,680$34,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$34,114$30,624$33,501
Adjustments for Features0-225-321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,114$30,399$33,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120172017
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassat
TrimR/T1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Conversation mirror$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $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
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,530$7,765$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-225-321

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
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%

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