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Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,160

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $10,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $10,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelStratusStratusPassatPassat
TrimSXTR/T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,825 $23,755 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $18,358 $21,915 $30,353 $33,230
Travel Convenience Group 245      
Protection Value Package 730      
Special Edition Package 265      
Rear spoiler 225   375 375
Satellite radio 195 195    
Convenience Group   325    
Side curtain airbags   390    
Sunroof   750    
Travel Convenience Group 225      
Protection Value Package 672      
Special Edition Package 244      
Rear spoiler 207   300 300
Satellite radio 179 179    
Convenience Group   299    
Side curtain airbags   359    
Sunroof   690    
Options (change) 1,660 1,660 375 375
Options (change) 1,527 1,527 300 300
Destination 675 675 850 850
Total Price $22,160 $26,090 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $20,560 $24,117 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Stratus SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,160
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelStratusStratusPassatPassat
TrimSXTR/T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4200hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T4T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4120, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,160$26,090$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-275-9,165-9,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,160$25,815$23,710$26,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,655$0$2,850
Total Invoice$20,560$24,117$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-254-8,783-8,927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,560$23,863$22,720$25,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,303$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelStratusStratusPassatPassat
TrimSXTR/T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Front side airbags  $350$350
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
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,600$1,875$10,765$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$9,165$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-254-8,783-8,927

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062018
ModelStratusPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.0 in110.4 in
Length191.2 in191.6 in
Width70.6 in72.2 in
Height54.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,183 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus SXT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested38079%
Total Not Requested10021%
Protection Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2730100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus R/T

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

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