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Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatChargerChargerChargerCharger
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281
Cargo net 95 95 95        
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 295 295    
Cargo mat 125 125 125        
Navigation Group       995 995 995  
Plus Package       2,000 2,000    
Sunroof       995 995 995 995
Cargo net 69 69 69        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 263 263    
Cargo mat 99 99 99        
Navigation Group       886 886 886  
Plus Package       1,780 1,780    
Sunroof       886 886 886 886
Options (change) 595 595 595 4,285 4,285 1,990 995
Options (change) 468 468 468 3,815 3,815 1,772 886
Destination 770 770 770 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $33,875 $35,275 $36,980 $48,915
Total Invoice $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $32,247 $33,535 $35,052 $47,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,535
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatChargerChargerChargerCharger
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6A8T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,315$33,875$35,275$36,980$48,915
Adjustments for Features00-100-845-1,145-2,070-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,215$33,030$34,130$34,910$45,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$1,100$1,880$12,875
Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,838$32,247$33,535$35,052$47,162
Adjustments for Features00-96-804-1,089-1,962-2,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,742$31,443$32,446$33,090$44,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$1,003$1,647$12,817

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatChargerChargerChargerCharger
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100    
8-speed automatic   $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power-adjustable pedals     $125$125
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50    
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Media drive$15$15$15    
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Performance meter      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,970$2,970$3,070$3,815$4,115$5,040$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$845$1,145$2,070$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-804-1,089-1,962-2,902

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in120.2 in
Length191.6 in199.9 in
Width72.2 in75.0 in
Height58.5 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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