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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: $23,525

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,672

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $7,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumUptownRush
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $20,585 $20,585
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $19,929 $19,929
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Driver Convenience Group       300 300
Media Center 430N       1,035 395
Security Group       700  
Sunroof       845 845
Leather Interior Group         650
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Driver Convenience Group       273 273
Media Center 430N       942 359
Security Group       637  
Sunroof       769 769
Leather Interior Group         592
Options (change) 375 375 375 2,880 2,190
Options (change) 300 300 300 2,621 1,993
Destination 770 770 770 750 750
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $24,215 $23,525
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $23,300 $22,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,989
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumUptownRush
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6158hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9458, 9458, 9
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$24,215$23,525
Adjustments for Features-2,795-2,795-2,895-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,245$30,545$31,200$22,940$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$585
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$23,300$22,672
Adjustments for Features-2,678-2,678-2,774-1,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,062$29,268$29,896$22,073$22,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$599

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatCaliberCaliber
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumUptownRush
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
CVT   $1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers   $50$50
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,840$4,840$4,940$3,320$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,795$2,795$2,895$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,678-2,678-2,774-1,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122011
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.2,941 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 Uptown

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested615100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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