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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: $34,695

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,659

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,246

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $33,525
Base Invoice $30,253 $32,151
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Premium Package 1,280  
Rear spoiler 299 375
Heated front seats 640  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Premium Package 1,098  
Rear spoiler 199 300
Heated front seats 512  
Options (change) 6,469 375
Options (change) 5,217 300
Destination 765 795
Total Price $41,354 $34,695
Total Invoice $36,235 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,959
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,376
Model Year20082013
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$41,354$34,695
Adjustments for Features-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,654$34,695
Total Invoice$36,235$33,246
Adjustments for Features-6130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,622$33,246

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082013
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,405$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6130

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082013
ModelESPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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