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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: $30,760

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatGrand Caravan
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $28,530
Cargo net 95 95 95  
Media Center 430N       795
Driver Convenience Group       725
Temporary spare tire       295
Cargo net 69 69 69  
Media Center 430N       708
Driver Convenience Group       645
Temporary spare tire       263
Options (change) 95 95 95 1,815
Options (change) 69 69 69 1,616
Destination 770 770 770 995
Total Price $30,760 $33,060 $33,815 $32,805
Total Invoice $29,509 $31,715 $32,439 $31,141

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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: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,999
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatGrand Caravan
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,760$33,060$33,815$32,805
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,760$33,060$33,715$28,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,509$31,715$32,439$31,141
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,509$31,715$32,343$27,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatGrand Caravan
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$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
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Conversation mirror   $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$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$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stowable second row seats   $500
Stowable third row seats   $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,315$4,315$4,415$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,631

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatGrand Caravan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.4 in121.2 in
Length191.6 in202.5 in
Width72.2 in78.7 in
Height58.5 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,511 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in64.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in65.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.983.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9143.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%

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