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Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSXT PlusGTR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySRT Demon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $30,295 $33,995 $36,995 $38,990 $40,995 $38,995 $43,995 $49,495 $64,295 $70,295 $83,295
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $29,708 $33,336 $36,006 $37,782 $39,566 $37,646 $42,096 $48,376 $62,140 $67,480 $79,810
Rear spoiler 375 375 375                      
Uconnect 8.4N       795 795 795 795 795 795 795        
Temporary spare tire       295 295 295 295 295            
Sunroof       1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,995 1,995 4,995
Leather Interior Group                 1,695 1,695        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces                     0 0 0  
Rear seat                           1
Front sport buckets                           0
Leather Front Seat Group                           1,595
Rear spoiler 300 300 300                      
Uconnect 8.4N       708 708 708 708 708 708 708        
Temporary spare tire       263 263 263 263 263            
Sunroof       1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,776 1,776 4,446
Leather Interior Group                 1,509 1,509        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces                     0 0 0  
Rear seat                           1
Front sport buckets                           0
Leather Front Seat Group                           1,420
Options (change) 375 375 375 2,285 2,285 2,285 2,285 2,285 3,685 3,685 1,195 1,995 1,995 6,591
Options (change) 300 300 300 2,035 2,035 2,035 2,035 2,035 3,281 3,281 1,064 1,776 1,776 5,867
Destination 770 770 770 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700 1,700 1,700
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $33,675 $37,375 $40,375 $42,370 $44,375 $44,775 $49,775 $52,785 $69,085 $75,085 $92,681
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $32,838 $36,466 $39,136 $40,912 $42,696 $43,022 $47,472 $51,535 $66,711 $72,051 $88,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,040
Model Year20122012201220182018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSXT PlusGTR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySRT Demon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6305hp V6305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8707hp V8808hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8M6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19900, 19900, 19?, 2
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20305/35-20315/40-18
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$33,675$37,375$40,375$42,370$44,375$44,775$49,775$52,785$69,085$75,085$92,681
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,085-2,885-260-760-310-760-660-2,410-2,360-2,635-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$32,590$34,490$40,115$41,610$44,065$44,015$49,115$50,375$66,725$72,450$88,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$1,900$7,525$9,020$11,475$11,425$16,525$17,785$34,135$39,860$56,406
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$32,838$36,466$39,136$40,912$42,696$43,022$47,472$51,535$66,711$72,051$88,472
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,058-2,815-252-734-298-730-629-2,353-2,279-2,529-3,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,574$31,780$33,651$38,884$40,178$42,398$42,292$46,843$49,182$64,432$69,522$84,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$1,871$7,104$8,398$10,618$10,512$15,063$17,402$32,652$37,742$53,174

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20122012201220182018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSXT PlusGTR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat WidebodySRT Demon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100             
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100           
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300        $1300
6-speed manual     $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
FWD$0$0$0           
RWD   $0 $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
AWD    $1700         
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200           
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150          $150
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250           
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system          $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear          $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Line lock             $50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150      
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100           
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15           
Rain-sensing wipers           $175$175 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential        $300$300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)          $0$0$0$0
Black hood       $0 $0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75           
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100$100$100 $100 $100   
Front splitter spoiler        $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hood scoop   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)          $0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings            $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125           
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0           
iPod integration$100$100$100           
Media drive$15$15$15           
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50           
Satellite radio$200$200$200           
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25           
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound          $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25           
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25           
Auto-dimming headlights           $200$200$200
Boost gauge           $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50           
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Performance meter       $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25           
Xenon HID headlights      $500   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200           
Metal pedals     $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
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$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100           
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel             $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical          $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Drag mode for adaptive dampers             $0
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Hydraulic steering (optional)           $0  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Polished alloy wheels        $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0     $0
Street-legal drag radials             $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)        $0$0$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0 $0 $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control        $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100        $100
Transmission brake             $200
Total Value of Features$4,380$4,380$4,480$5,465$7,265$4,640$5,140$4,690$5,140$5,040$6,790$6,740$7,015$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,085$2,885$260$760$310$760$660$2,410$2,360$2,635$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,058-2,815-252-734-298-730-629-2,353-2,279-2,529-3,518

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatChallenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in116.0 in
Length191.6 in197.9 in
Width72.2 in75.7 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger GT

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A 392

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets150No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested225100%
Rear seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Leather Front Seat Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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