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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: $7,283

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,556

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $7,003

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Model Year20142008
ModelESPassat
Trim350VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $36,050
Base Invoice $34,300 $33,597
Navigation Package 2,625  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935  
Xenon HID headlights 565  
Alloy wheels, optional design 110  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Power trunk closer 400  
Heated steering wheel 450  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 975
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Rear spoiler 319 479
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 64  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   1,800
Navigation Package 2,423  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699  
Xenon HID headlights 521  
Alloy wheels, optional design 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Power trunk closer 368  
Heated steering wheel 416  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 861
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Rear spoiler 209 310
Bodyside moldings 131  
Cargo net 38  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Rear side airbags   310
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 10,322 3,829
Options (change) 9,349 3,269
Destination 910 690
Total Price $47,852 $40,569
Total Invoice $44,559 $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: $3,143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,148
Model Year20142008
ModelESPassat
Trim350VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$47,852$40,569
Adjustments for Features-4,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,712$40,569
Total Invoice$44,559$37,556
Adjustments for Features-3,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,704$37,556

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
ModelESPassat
Trim350VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver attention monitor$500 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,080$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8550

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
ModelESPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.7 in
Length192.7 in188.2 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

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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