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

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Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $48,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SPassatPassat
Trim75D100DP100D2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $31,650 $34,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Cargo net       100 100
Rear spoiler       375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Cargo net       80 80
Rear spoiler       300 300
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 475 475
Options (change) 0 0 0 380 380
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $32,975 $35,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,719
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SPassatPassat
Trim75D100DP100D2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features-2,120-2,870-4,1350-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,380$98,130$129,565$32,975$35,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SPassatPassat
Trim75D100DP100D2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
HEPA interior air filter  $100  
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750  
100 kWh battery pack $0$0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200  
75 kWh battery pack$0    
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750  
High amperage charger $750$750  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer   $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$10,060$10,810$12,075$7,940$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$2,870$4,135$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments1641791950-144

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelModel SPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in110.4 in
Length196.0 in191.6 in
Width77.3 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.9 ft3

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