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Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,900 Dodge Caliber SXT Plus | |||||||||
| Difference: $3,895 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152 Dodge Caliber SXT Plus | |||||||||
| Difference: $3,536 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Caliber | Caliber |
| Trim | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | SXT | SXT Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $23,725 | $25,995 | $28,995 | $28,395 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 | $18,765 | $18,730 |
| Base Invoice | $22,752 | $24,929 | $27,806 | $27,230 | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 | $18,232 | $18,199 |
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | 125 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Sunroof | 800 | 800 | 845 | 845 | |||||
| Uconnect Voice Command | 325 | 325 | |||||||
| Power driver seat | 300 | ||||||||
| Driver Convenience Group | 550 | 550 | |||||||
| Security Group | 750 | 700 | |||||||
| Floor mats | 99 | 99 | 99 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Sunroof | 767 | 767 | 769 | 769 | |||||
| Uconnect Voice Command | 296 | 296 | |||||||
| Power driver seat | 273 | ||||||||
| Driver Convenience Group | 501 | 501 | |||||||
| Security Group | 683 | 637 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 500 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 2,770 | 2,420 |
| Options (change) | 1,166 | 1,166 | 399 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 2,522 | 2,203 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $25,795 | $28,065 | $30,265 | $29,540 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 | $22,285 | $21,900 |
| Total Invoice | $24,688 | $26,865 | $28,975 | $28,300 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 | $21,504 | $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: $4,265 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,916 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Caliber | Caliber |
| Trim | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | SXT | SXT Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 170hp I5 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 158hp I4 | 158hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | S6 | T6 | T6 | S6 | S6 | CVT | M5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 215/60-17 | 215/55-18 |
| Total Price | $25,795 | $28,065 | $30,265 | $29,540 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 | $22,285 | $21,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -395 | -545 | -1,845 | -2,560 | -4,635 | -4,635 | -4,735 | -1,150 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,400 | $27,520 | $28,420 | $26,980 | $26,405 | $28,705 | $29,360 | $21,135 | $21,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,120 | $3,020 | $1,580 | $1,005 | $3,305 | $3,960 | $0 | $765 |
| Total Invoice | $24,688 | $26,865 | $28,975 | $28,300 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 | $21,504 | $21,152 |
| Adjustments for Features | -378 | -522 | -1,766 | -2,453 | -4,441 | -4,441 | -4,537 | -1,110 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,310 | $26,343 | $27,209 | $25,847 | $25,299 | $27,505 | $28,133 | $20,394 | $21,152 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,033 | $2,899 | $1,537 | $989 | $3,195 | $3,823 | $0 | $758 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Caliber | Caliber |
| Trim | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | SXT | SXT Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Interior trim, special color | $0 | ||||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,665 | $2,815 | $4,115 | $4,830 | $6,905 | $6,905 | $7,005 | $3,420 | $2,270 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $395 | $545 | $1,845 | $2,560 | $4,635 | $4,635 | $4,735 | $1,150 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -378 | -522 | -1,766 | -2,453 | -4,441 | -4,441 | -4,537 | -1,110 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | Caliber |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 103.7 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 173.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 60.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,167 lb. | 2,941 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 47.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT
| Uconnect Voice Command | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 125 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 17% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
| Driver Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Security Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | No |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Daytime running lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus
| Uconnect Voice Command | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 125 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 17% |
| Driver Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Security Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | No |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Daytime running lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 31% |
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