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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: $40,569

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $3,666

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,556

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelESPassat
Trim350VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $36,050
Base Invoice $30,774 $33,597
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Satellite radio 486  
Rear side airbags 250 350
Rear spoiler 299 479
Adaptive cruise control 2,600 975
Premium Plus Package 1,280  
Navigation system 2,650 1,800
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Heated front seats   225
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Satellite radio 389  
Rear side airbags 200 310
Rear spoiler 199 310
Adaptive cruise control 2,080 861
Premium Plus Package 1,152  
Navigation system 2,230 1,589
Sunshade, rear, power 168  
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 9,090 3,829
Options (change) 7,470 3,269
Destination 825 690
Total Price $44,235 $40,569
Total Invoice $39,069 $37,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $144
Model Year20092008
ModelESPassat
Trim350VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$44,235$40,569
Adjustments for Features-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,685$40,569
Total Invoice$39,069$37,556
Adjustments for Features-1,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,700$37,556

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelESPassat
Trim350VR6
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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 cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,305$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3690

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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 tire75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested147567%
Total Not Requested72533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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