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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: $31,819

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,514

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,075

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Model Year20082009
ModelESPassat
Trim350Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $28,300
Base Invoice $30,253 $26,436
Heated front seats 640  
Premium Package 1,280  
Full-size spare tire 205  
Rear side airbags 250 350
Navigation system 2,650 1,990
Rear spoiler 299 479
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Heated front seats 512  
Premium Package 1,098  
Full-size spare tire 164  
Rear side airbags 200 310
Navigation system 2,230 1,758
Rear spoiler 199 310
Sunshade, rear, power 168  
Options (change) 5,534 2,819
Options (change) 4,571 2,378
Destination 765 700
Total Price $40,419 $31,819
Total Invoice $35,589 $29,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,213
Model Year20082009
ModelESPassat
Trim350Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$40,419$31,819
Adjustments for Features-3,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,169$31,819
Total Invoice$35,589$29,514
Adjustments for Features-2,8620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,727$29,514

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
ModelESPassat
Trim350Komfort
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,780$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8620

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
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.3,344 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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