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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $34,650
Base Invoice $30,774 $33,230
Navigation system 2,650  
Premium Plus Package 1,280  
Rear side airbags 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Rear spoiler 299 375
Adaptive cruise control 2,600  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Satellite radio 486  
Navigation system 2,230  
Premium Plus Package 1,152  
Rear side airbags 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Rear spoiler 199 300
Adaptive cruise control 2,080  
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Satellite radio 389  
Options (change) 8,880 375
Options (change) 7,302 300
Destination 825 850
Total Price $44,025 $35,875
Total Invoice $38,901 $34,380

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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: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,208
Model Year20092018
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$44,025$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,025$34,115
Total Invoice$38,901$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,901$32,693

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
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 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
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
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$4,230$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,687

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
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.3,571 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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