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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: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,939

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $35,995
Base Invoice $30,774 $34,519
Premium Plus Package 1,280  
Rear side airbags 250  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Satellite radio 486  
Rear spoiler 299 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Premium Plus Package 1,152  
Rear side airbags 200  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Satellite radio 389  
Rear spoiler 199 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 6,565 750
Options (change) 5,348 600
Destination 825 820
Total Price $41,710 $37,565
Total Invoice $36,947 $35,939

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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: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $676
Model Year20092015
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$41,710$37,565
Adjustments for Features-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,335$37,565
Total Invoice$36,947$35,939
Adjustments for Features-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,615$35,939

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092015
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 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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel 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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,730$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092015
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.3,423 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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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