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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,210

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,645

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $38,900
Base Invoice $33,230 $36,438
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Cargo net 100 65
Rear spoiler 375 319
Navigation Package   1,495
Luxury Package   3,695
Cargo mat   105
Bodyside moldings   199
All-weather floor mats 185 60
Cargo net 80 39
Rear spoiler 300 209
Navigation Package   1,384
Luxury Package   3,397
Cargo mat   65
Bodyside moldings   130
Options (change) 710 5,958
Options (change) 565 5,284
Destination 850 995
Total Price $36,210 $45,853
Total Invoice $34,645 $42,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,709
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,210$45,853
Adjustments for Features0-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,210$45,463
Total Invoice$34,645$42,717
Adjustments for Features0-363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,645$42,354

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote start$150 
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$3,390$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-363

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.0 in
Length191.6 in192.7 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES 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
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested205071%
Total Not Requested82529%

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