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Standards and Options
Pricing

Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
MSRP $16,395 $18,295 $26,395 $28,595
Invoice Price $15,336 $17,338 $24,505 $26,641
Destination Charges $560 $625 $640 $625
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control N/A N/A Option Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Option Standard Standard Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A N/A N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
CD Changer Option Option Option Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player Option N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A N/A N/A
Navigational Aid Option N/A Option N/A
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Subwoofer Option Option Not listed Option
Telematic Systems N/A N/A N/A N/A
Exterior

Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A N/A Standard
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid N/A N/A Standard N/A
Rear Spoiler Standard Option N/A Standard
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A Option N/A Option
Splash or Mud Guards Not listed Option Option Standard
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Battery Gauge N/A Option Not listed N/A
Clock Not listed Standard Standard Standard
Compass Option N/A Standard Option
Cruise Control Option Standard Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation Standard N/A N/A Standard
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge N/A Option Not listed N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge Option Standard Standard Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Option Standard Option Option
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Option N/A Standard N/A
Trip Computer Not listed N/A Standard Standard
Lighting

Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Automatic Headlights N/A Standard Option Standard
Cornering Lights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Daytime Running Lights Option Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lights Standard Option Option Standard
Halogen Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Headlight Washers N/A N/A N/A N/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A N/A Option N/A
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roof

Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Option N/A Option N/A
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Option N/A Option N/A
Tires and Wheels

Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire N/A N/A Standard N/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A N/A Standard
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels Not listed N/A N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A N/A N/A N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror N/A N/A Standard Standard
Heated Washer System N/A N/A Option N/A
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Option N/A Option Option
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A N/A Option N/A
Rear Wiper Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A Standard N/A Standard
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Body Style Station Wagon Station Wagon Station Wagon Sport Utility
EPA Classification   WAGONSM WAGONMID SUV4WD
Turbo N N Y Y
Drive Train

 Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
City MPG 28 22 23 19
Combined MPG 29 25 26 21
Displacement (CC) 1798 2457 1984 2457
Driveline FWD AWD FWD AWD
Final Drive Ratio 4.12 3.90 3.50 4.44
Fuel Capacity (gal) 13.6 15.9 18.5 16.9
Fuel System SEFI SEFI EFI SEFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 32 29 31 25
Horsepower @ RPM 148@6500 173@6000 200@5100 250@6000
PowerToWeightRatio 20.4 17.6 17.4 14
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6500 6000 5100 6000
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual 6 Speed Automatic 5 Speed Manual
Torque @ RPM 125@5200 166@4400 207@1800 250@3600
Transmission Speeds 5 5 6 5
Transmission Type M M A M
Type of Engine 1.8L I4 2.5L H4 2.0L I4 2.5L H4
Valves 16 16 16 16
Exterior

 Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Crash Test Rating 5*/5* 4*/5* 4*/4* 5*/5*
Curb weight (lbs) 3039 3071 3512 3500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum       4545
Overall Height (in) 60.4 58.5 59.7 63.2
Overall Length (in) 173.8 175.8 188.0 188.7
Overall Width (in) 68.8 66.7 71.7 69.7
Wheelbase (in) 103.7 99.4 106.7 105.1
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Cargo Height       32.5
Cargo Length       42.4
Cargo Width - Wheel       42.2
Trunk Volume (cu ft)   24 36  
Interior - Passengers

 Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Headroom front (in) 40.0 39.7 38.3 40.5
Headroom rear (in) 38.9 37.3 38.6 39.1
Hip room front (in) 52.2 53.3   51.0
Hip room rear (in) 49.6 51.7   52.6
Leg room front (in) 41.8 42.9 41.4 44.1
Leg room rear (in) 35.6 33.7 37.7 33.9
Passenger Volume   90 96  
Seating Capacity - Maximum 5 5 5 5
Seating capacity - Standard 5 5 5 5
Shoulder room front (in) 54.2 52.7 55.7 54.4
Shoulder room rear (in) 53.4 52.9 54.6 53.7
Suspension

 Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 7.0 6.3 5.2 8.7
Rear Suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Track Front 59.8 57.7 61.1 58.9
Track Rear 59.8 57.3 61.1 58.7
Towing

 Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Tow Capacity (Maximum) 1000 2000   2700
Tow Capacity Standard 1000 2000   2700
Turning Radius

 Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Steering Diameter Left 35.5 33.5 35.8 35.4
Steering Diameter Right 35.5 33.5 35.8 35.4
Warranty

 Dodge Caliber Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat Wagon Subaru Outback
Powertrain Miles   60000 60000 60000
Powertrain Time (Months) 0 60 60 60
Rust Miles 100000      
Rust Time (Months) 60 60 144 60
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 36000 50000 36000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 36 48 36


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