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Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $8,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $7,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelPassatCaliberCaliber
TrimV6 GTSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,145 $18,765 $18,730
Base Invoice $27,952 $18,232 $18,199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Uconnect Voice Command   325 325
Driver Convenience Group   550 550
Security Group   750 700
Sunroof   845 845
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Uconnect Voice Command   296 296
Driver Convenience Group   501 501
Security Group   683 637
Sunroof   769 769
Options (change) 325 2,470 2,420
Options (change) 270 2,249 2,203
Destination 850 750 750
Total Price $30,320 $21,985 $21,900
Total Invoice $29,072 $21,231 $21,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,993
Model Year201820122012
ModelPassatCaliberCaliber
TrimV6 GTSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionS6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$30,320$21,985$21,900
Adjustments for Features-4,920-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,400$21,085$21,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$815
Total Invoice$29,072$21,231$21,152
Adjustments for Features-4,717-8690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,355$20,362$21,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$790

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201820122012
ModelPassatCaliberCaliber
TrimV6 GTSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
CVT $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,090$3,070$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,920$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,717-8690

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182012
ModelPassatCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.7 in
Length191.6 in173.8 in
Width72.2 in68.8 in
Height58.5 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.947.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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