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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: $38,624

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,516

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelPassatES
Trim3.6 VR6350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,180 $34,120
Base Invoice $27,997 $30,253
Luxury Package 3,250  
Xenon HID headlights 950 815
Rear side airbags 350 250
Rear spoiler 479 299
Adaptive cruise control 975 2,600
Navigation system 1,800 2,650
Premium Plus Package   2,480
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Luxury Package 2,970  
Xenon HID headlights 839 652
Rear side airbags 310 200
Rear spoiler 310 199
Adaptive cruise control 861 2,080
Navigation system 1,589 2,230
Premium Plus Package   2,058
Sunshade, rear, power   168
Options (change) 7,804 9,304
Options (change) 6,879 7,587
Destination 640 765
Total Price $38,624 $44,189
Total Invoice $35,516 $38,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,303
Model Year20072008
ModelPassatES
Trim3.6 VR6350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$38,624$44,189
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,624$43,289
Total Invoice$35,516$38,605
Adjustments for Features0-786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,516$37,819

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20072008
ModelPassatES
Trim3.6 VR6350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Satellite radio$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,755$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-786

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20072008
ModelPassatES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested352592%
Total Not Requested3058%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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