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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: $35,085

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,680

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,265 $36,725
Base Invoice $32,860 $34,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Heated front seats   640
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,749
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 0 4,705
Options (change) 0 4,337
Destination 820 875
Total Price $35,085 $42,305
Total Invoice $33,680 $39,612

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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: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,230
Model Year20142012
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,085$42,305
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,085$41,555
Total Invoice$33,680$39,612
Adjustments for Features0-702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,680$38,910

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20142012
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 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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,955$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-702

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20142012
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

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested82548%
Total Not Requested90052%

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