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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: $6,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $36,725
Base Invoice $31,600 $33,299
Rear spoiler 375 299
Navigation system   2,465
Heated front seats   640
Rear spoiler 300 199
Navigation system   2,233
Heated front seats   550
Options (change) 375 3,404
Options (change) 300 2,982
Destination 770 875
Total Price $34,095 $41,004
Total Invoice $32,670 $37,156

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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: $5,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,308
Model Year20122011
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp 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$41,004
Adjustments for Features0-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,095$39,704
Total Invoice$32,670$37,156
Adjustments for Features0-1,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,670$35,978

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122011
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
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
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$2,380$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,178

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122011
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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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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