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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: $35,975

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $34,650
Base Invoice $36,438 $33,230
Blind spot warning system 500  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation Package 1,470  
Luxury Package 1,670  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
LED headlights 515  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Rear spoiler 319 375
Cargo net 64 100
Remote start 499  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Navigation Package 1,360  
Luxury Package 1,536  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
LED headlights 473  
Bodyside moldings 131  
Rear spoiler 209 300
Cargo net 38 80
Remote start 310  
Options (change) 6,246 475
Options (change) 5,445 380
Destination 975 850
Total Price $46,121 $35,975
Total Invoice $42,858 $34,460

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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: $9,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,896
Model Year20172018
ModelESPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$46,121$35,975
Adjustments for Features-5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,581$35,975
Total Invoice$42,858$34,460
Adjustments for Features-5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,356$34,460

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
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 window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
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$3,780$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5020

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
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.3,571 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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