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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: $1,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimR/T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $28,545 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Media Center 430N 795      
Driver Convenience Group 725      
Cargo net   95 95 95
Media Center 430N 708      
Driver Convenience Group 645      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Options (change) 1,520 95 95 95
Options (change) 1,353 69 69 69
Destination 995 770 770 770
Total Price $32,510 $30,760 $33,060 $33,815
Total Invoice $30,893 $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 R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,156
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimR/T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
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)225/65-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,510$30,760$33,060$33,815
Adjustments for Features-3,72500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,785$30,760$33,060$33,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$30,893$29,509$31,715$32,439
Adjustments for Features-3,54000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,353$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 Year2013201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimR/T2.5L 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   
Heated steering wheel$100   
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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
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 with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
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
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
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 recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,165$4,440$4,440$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,54000-96

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
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.3,167 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

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%

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