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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: $22,140

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $8,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,665

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $9,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelPassatPassatPassatCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $15,700 $17,945
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $14,697 $16,740
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Driver Convenience Group       400 400
Cruise control       250  
Leather Interior Group       1,045 910
Stability control       300 250
Floor mats       30 30
Satellite radio       195  
Front side airbags       250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400  
Fog lights       95  
Bluetooth cell phone link       275 275
Alloy wheels       450  
Sunroof       795 795
Navigation system       1,395 1,395
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Driver Convenience Group       368 368
Cruise control       230  
Leather Interior Group       961 837
Stability control       276 230
Floor mats       28 28
Satellite radio       179  
Front side airbags       230 230
Antilock brakes (ABS)       368  
Fog lights       87  
Bluetooth cell phone link       253 253
Alloy wheels       414  
Sunroof       731 731
Navigation system       1,283 1,283
Options (change) 375 375 375 5,880 4,305
Options (change) 300 300 300 5,408 3,960
Destination 770 770 770 560 560
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $22,140 $22,810
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $20,665 $21,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,119
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelPassatPassatPassatCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6148hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$22,140$22,810
Adjustments for Features-3,085-3,085-3,1850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,955$30,255$30,910$22,140$22,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$420
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$20,665$21,260
Adjustments for Features-2,956-2,956-3,0520-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,784$28,990$29,618$20,665$21,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$362

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelPassatPassatPassatCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,305$4,305$4,405$1,220$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$3,085$3,185$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,956-2,956-3,0520-233

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122007
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 Weight3,167 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.2 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 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.948.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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