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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: $37,980

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,839

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelESPassat
Trim3503.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $29,950
Base Invoice $30,253 $27,513
Premium Plus Package 2,480  
Rear side airbags 250 350
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation system 2,650 1,800
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Premium Plus Package 2,058  
Rear side airbags 200 310
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Navigation system 2,230 1,589
Sunshade, rear, power 168  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Options (change) 6,905 7,400
Options (change) 5,708 6,696
Destination 765 630
Total Price $41,790 $37,980
Total Invoice $36,726 $34,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,316
Model Year20082006
ModelESPassat
Trim3503.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$41,790$37,980
Adjustments for Features-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,140$37,980
Total Invoice$36,726$34,839
Adjustments for Features-5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,155$34,839

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelESPassat
Trim3503.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
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 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,505$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelESPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length191.1 in188.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested80036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 net40No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested457587%
Total Not Requested70513%

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