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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: $39,594

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $7,128

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,695

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatES
TrimVR6350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $38,100
Base Invoice $33,597 $35,688
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Heated front seats 225  
Rear spoiler 479 319
Navigation system 1,800  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Alloy wheels, optional design   40
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Navigation Package   1,530
LED headlights   515
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo net   64
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 310  
Heated front seats 199  
Rear spoiler 310 209
Navigation system 1,589  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,221
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Alloy wheels, optional design   37
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
Navigation Package   1,416
LED headlights   473
Bodyside moldings   131
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 2,854 7,672
Options (change) 2,408 6,913
Destination 690 950
Total Price $39,594 $46,722
Total Invoice $36,695 $43,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,626
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatES
TrimVR6350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,594$46,722
Adjustments for Features0-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,594$43,257
Total Invoice$36,695$43,551
Adjustments for Features0-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,695$40,321

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatES
TrimVR6350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,315$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,230

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in111.0 in
Length188.2 in192.7 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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