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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: $4,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTGT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,395 $34,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $30,188 $32,978 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Driver Convenience Group 995        
Media Center 430N 995        
Temporary spare tire 395 395      
Cargo net     95 95 95
Driver Convenience Group 886        
Media Center 430N 886        
Temporary spare tire 352 352      
Cargo net     69 69 69
Options (change) 2,385 395 95 95 95
Options (change) 2,124 352 69 69 69
Destination 1,095 1,095 770 770 770
Total Price $34,875 $35,885 $30,760 $33,060 $33,815
Total Invoice $33,407 $34,425 $29,509 $31,715 $32,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,168
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTGT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,875$35,885$30,760$33,060$33,815
Adjustments for Features-2,850-3,70000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,025$32,185$30,760$33,060$33,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$33,407$34,425$29,509$31,715$32,439
Adjustments for Features-2,730-3,54900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,677$30,876$29,509$31,715$32,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$199$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXTGT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Dual power sliding doors$800$800   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Sunshades, third row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300    
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$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$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Conversation mirror$25$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$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Stowable second row seats$500$500   
Stowable third row seats$600$600   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,565$8,415$4,715$4,715$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$3,700$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,730-3,54900-96

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
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 SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested73057%
Total Not Requested55043%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%

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