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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: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $32,950
Base Invoice $33,299 $31,600
Navigation system 2,465  
Heated front seats 640  
Rear spoiler 299 375
Navigation system 2,233  
Heated front seats 550  
Rear spoiler 199 300
Options (change) 3,404 375
Options (change) 2,982 300
Destination 875 770
Total Price $41,004 $34,095
Total Invoice $37,156 $32,670

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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: $5,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,308
Model Year20112012
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp 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$41,004$34,095
Adjustments for Features-1,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,704$34,095
Total Invoice$37,156$32,670
Adjustments for Features-1,1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,978$32,670

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt 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$3,680$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
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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