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Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMagnumMagnumPassatPassat
TrimR/TSRT82.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $30,353 $33,230
Protection Group 1,100      
Popular Equipment Group 1,665      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890      
Sunroof 950 950    
Xenon HID headlights 695 695    
Side curtain airbags   590    
SRT Option Group I   920    
SRT Option Group III   1,285    
Cargo net     100 100
Rear spoiler     375 375
Protection Group 1,012      
Popular Equipment Group 1,532      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819      
Sunroof 874 874    
Xenon HID headlights 639 639    
Side curtain airbags   543    
SRT Option Group I   846    
SRT Option Group III   1,182    
Cargo net     80 80
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 5,300 4,440 475 475
Options (change) 4,876 4,084 380 380
Destination 675 675 850 850
Total Price $37,755 $43,220 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $34,918 $40,254 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,399
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMagnumMagnumPassatPassat
TrimR/TSRT82.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8425hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,755$43,220$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features-5150-4,740-4,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,240$43,220$28,235$31,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$0$2,850
Total Invoice$34,918$40,254$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features-4760-4,540-4,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,442$40,254$27,043$29,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,812$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMagnumMagnumPassatPassat
TrimR/TSRT82.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0  
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,980$3,465$8,205$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$0$4,740$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments-4760-4,540-4,684

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018
ModelMagnumPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in110.4 in
Length197.7 in191.6 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested57547%
Total Not Requested65053%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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