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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: $34,315

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,838

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $32,950
Base Invoice $35,314 $31,600
Navigation Package 1,795  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Luxury Package 1,370  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Xenon HID headlights 565  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 64 95
Cargo mat 105 125
Rear spoiler 319 375
Remote start 499  
Navigation Package 1,660  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Luxury Package 1,260  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Xenon HID headlights 521  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Bodyside moldings 131  
Cargo net 38 69
Cargo mat 65 99
Rear spoiler 209 300
Remote start 310  
Options (change) 5,871 595
Options (change) 5,074 468
Destination 925 770
Total Price $44,496 $34,315
Total Invoice $41,313 $32,838

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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: $7,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,759
Model Year20152012
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$44,496$34,315
Adjustments for Features-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,571$34,315
Total Invoice$41,313$32,838
Adjustments for Features-2,7160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,597$32,838

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152012
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 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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,255$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7160

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152012
ModelESPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.4 in
Length192.7 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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