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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: $37,665

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,019

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $38,100
Base Invoice $34,519 $35,688
Cargo net 100 64
Rear spoiler 375 319
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
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
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Bodyside moldings   199
Remote start   499
Cargo net 80 38
Rear spoiler 300 209
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
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
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Bodyside moldings   131
Remote start   310
Options (change) 850 5,961
Options (change) 680 5,185
Destination 820 950
Total Price $37,665 $45,011
Total Invoice $36,019 $41,823

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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: $5,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,806
Model Year20152016
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$37,665$45,011
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$42,861
Total Invoice$36,019$41,823
Adjustments for Features0-1,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,019$39,825

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152016
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 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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
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$3,080$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,998

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,423 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%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%
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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