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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,289

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,721

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $33,995
Base Invoice $30,253 $32,601
Premium Plus Package 2,480  
Rear side airbags 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation system 2,650  
Adaptive cruise control 2,600  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Rear spoiler 299 375
Premium Plus Package 2,058  
Rear side airbags 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Navigation system 2,230  
Adaptive cruise control 2,080  
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Rear spoiler 199 300
Options (change) 9,594 375
Options (change) 7,819 300
Destination 765 820
Total Price $44,479 $35,190
Total Invoice $38,837 $33,721

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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: $10,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,611
Model Year20082017
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)86, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$44,479$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,479$33,630
Total Invoice$38,837$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,837$32,226

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082017
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,130$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,495

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082017
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.3,481 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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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%

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