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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: $32,610

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,306

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelESPassatPassatPassat
Trim3301.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $28,640 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Stability control 650      
Heated front seats 640      
Navigation system 2,200      
Stability control 520      
Heated front seats 512      
Navigation system 1,843      
Options (change) 3,490 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,875 0 0 0
Destination 695 820 820 820
Total Price $36,485 $32,610 $34,745 $36,815
Total Invoice $32,210 $31,306 $33,354 $35,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,608
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelESPassatPassatPassat
Trim3301.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,485$32,610$34,745$36,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-1,775-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,485$30,835$32,970$34,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$32,210$31,306$33,354$35,339
Adjustments for Features0-1,704-1,704-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,210$29,602$31,650$33,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelESPassatPassatPassat
Trim3301.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Wood trim$300   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,230$4,005$4,005$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$1,775$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,704-1,704-1,800

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062015
ModelESPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft315.9 ft3

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