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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: $34,315

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,646

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,838

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $38,100
Base Invoice $31,600 $35,688
Cargo net 95 64
Cargo mat 125 105
Rear spoiler 375 319
Navigation Package   1,530
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Bodyside moldings   199
Remote start   499
Cargo net 69 38
Cargo mat 99 65
Rear spoiler 300 209
Navigation Package   1,416
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Bodyside moldings   131
Remote start   310
Options (change) 595 5,911
Options (change) 468 5,106
Destination 770 950
Total Price $34,315 $44,961
Total Invoice $32,838 $41,744

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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: $7,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,633
Model Year20122016
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,315$44,961
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$41,436
Total Invoice$32,838$41,744
Adjustments for Features0-3,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,838$38,471

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122016
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 app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,130$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,273

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.0 in
Length191.6 in192.7 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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