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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: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,659

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $34,120
Base Invoice $31,600 $30,253
Rear spoiler 375 299
Premium Package   1,280
Navigation system   2,650
Heated front seats   640
Rear spoiler 300 199
Premium Package   1,098
Navigation system   2,230
Heated front seats   512
Options (change) 375 4,869
Options (change) 300 4,039
Destination 770 765
Total Price $34,095 $39,754
Total Invoice $32,670 $35,057

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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: $5,159
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,946
Model Year20122008
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,095$39,754
Adjustments for Features0-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,095$39,254
Total Invoice$32,670$35,057
Adjustments for Features0-441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,670$34,616

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122008
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 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,530$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-441

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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