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Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,275

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $3,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,588

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $2,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPassatGrand Caravan
Trim3.6 VR6R/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,950 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,513 $28,670
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Sport Package 300  
Navigation system 1,800  
Driver Convenience Group   625
Media Center 730N   1,360
Safety Sphere Group   1,300
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Sport Package 274  
Navigation system 1,589  
Driver Convenience Group   556
Media Center 730N   1,210
Safety Sphere Group   1,157
Options (change) 7,350 3,285
Options (change) 6,660 2,923
Destination 630 995
Total Price $37,930 $34,275
Total Invoice $34,803 $32,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,257
Model Year20062012
ModelPassatGrand Caravan
Trim3.6 VR6R/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine280hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$37,930$34,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$31,075
Total Invoice$34,803$32,588
Adjustments for Features0-3,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,803$29,546

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatGrand Caravan
Trim3.6 VR6R/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, third row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable second row seats $500
Stowable third row seats $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,215$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,042

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatGrand Caravan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.7 in121.2 in
Length188.2 in202.5 in
Width71.7 in78.7 in
Height58.0 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.4,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in64.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in65.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.283.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.2143.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested331563%
Total Not Requested196537%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

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