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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatES
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $32,300
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $28,640
Stability control       650
Navigation system       2,200
Heated front seats       640
Stability control       520
Navigation system       1,843
Heated front seats       512
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,490
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,875
Destination 770 770 770 695
Total Price $30,665 $32,965 $33,720 $36,485
Total Invoice $29,440 $31,646 $32,370 $32,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,226
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatES
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,665$32,965$33,720$36,485
Adjustments for Features-475-475-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,190$32,490$33,145$36,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,440$31,646$32,370$32,210
Adjustments for Features-456-456-5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,984$31,190$31,818$32,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatES
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Wood trim   $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,080$3,080$3,180$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$475$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-456-456-5520

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.1 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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