Lexus ES Lexus ES 2006 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008

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Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,335

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $1,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,890

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $3,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelESPassat
Trim330VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $36,050
Base Invoice $28,640 $33,597
Xenon HID headlights 640  
Stability control 650  
Heated front seats 640 225
Navigation system 2,200 1,800
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Xenon HID headlights 512  
Stability control 520  
Heated front seats 512 199
Navigation system 1,843 1,589
Sunshade, rear, power 168  
Options (change) 4,340 2,025
Options (change) 3,555 1,788
Destination 695 690
Total Price $37,335 $38,765
Total Invoice $32,890 $36,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,487
Model Year20062008
ModelESPassat
Trim330VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/40-18
Total Price$37,335$38,765
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,335$38,015
Total Invoice$32,890$36,075
Adjustments for Features0-698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,890$35,377

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
ModelESPassat
Trim330VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,830$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-698

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
ModelESPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.7 in
Length191.1 in188.2 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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