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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: $40,754

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $5,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,701

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $5,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelPassatES
TrimVR6350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $38,900
Base Invoice $33,597 $36,438
All-weather floor mats 185 80
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Rear spoiler 479 319
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation Package   1,495
Luxury Package   3,695
Cargo net   65
Cargo mat   105
Bodyside moldings   199
All-weather floor mats 145 60
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 310  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Rear spoiler 310 209
Navigation system 1,589  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation Package   1,384
Luxury Package   3,397
Cargo net   39
Cargo mat   65
Bodyside moldings   130
Options (change) 4,014 5,958
Options (change) 3,414 5,284
Destination 690 995
Total Price $40,754 $45,853
Total Invoice $37,701 $42,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,602
Model Year20082018
ModelPassatES
TrimVR6350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$40,754$45,853
Adjustments for Features0-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,754$42,188
Total Invoice$37,701$42,717
Adjustments for Features0-3,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,701$39,303

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatES
TrimVR6350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
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
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$3,540$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,414

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested135047%
Total Not Requested152553%

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