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Tesla Model 3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3Passat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $34,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Options (change) 1,000 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,200 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $35,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,822
Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3Passat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E280hp V6
TransmissionA1S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,700$35,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$32,835

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3Passat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals $75
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,558

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.4 in
Length184.8 in191.6 in
Width72.8 in72.2 in
Height56.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.9 ft3

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