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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: $37,370

Dodge Magnum R/T   
Difference: $4,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,488

Dodge Magnum R/T   
Difference: $4,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMagnumMagnumPassat
TrimR/TSRT8VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,855 $37,320 $39,200
Base Invoice $28,440 $34,693 $36,669
Protection Group 590    
Electronics Convenience Group 630    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Convenience Group II 1,005    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Cargo Convenience Group 410    
Sunroof 950 950  
Navigation system 1,495   1,800
SRT Option Group I   750  
SRT Option Group III   2,065  
Side curtain airbags   390  
Heated front seats     225
Protection Group 543    
Electronics Convenience Group 580    
CD changer, in-dash 368    
Convenience Group II 925    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Cargo Convenience Group 377    
Sunroof 874 874  
Navigation system 1,375   1,589
SRT Option Group I   690  
SRT Option Group III   1,900  
Side curtain airbags   359  
Heated front seats     199
Options (change) 5,840 4,155 2,025
Options (change) 5,373 3,823 1,788
Destination 675 675 690
Total Price $37,370 $42,150 $41,915
Total Invoice $34,488 $39,191 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Magnum R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,302
Model Year200620062008
ModelMagnumMagnumPassat
TrimR/TSRT8VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine340hp V8425hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20235/40-18
Total Price$37,370$42,150$41,915
Adjustments for Features-3500-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$42,150$37,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,130$0
Total Invoice$34,488$39,191$39,147
Adjustments for Features-3230-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,165$39,191$35,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,026$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062008
ModelMagnumMagnumPassat
TrimR/TSRT8VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,925$2,575$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments-3230-3,680

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
ModelMagnumPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase120.0 in106.7 in
Length197.7 in188.0 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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