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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: $38,030

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,445

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,835 $34,120
Base Invoice $35,325 $30,253
Rear spoiler 375 299
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation system   2,650
Premium Plus Package   2,480
Rear side airbags   250
Adaptive cruise control   2,600
Xenon HID headlights   815
Rear spoiler 300 199
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Navigation system   2,230
Premium Plus Package   2,058
Rear side airbags   200
Adaptive cruise control   2,080
Xenon HID headlights   652
Options (change) 375 9,594
Options (change) 300 7,819
Destination 820 765
Total Price $38,030 $44,479
Total Invoice $36,445 $38,837

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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: $8,159
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,031
Model Year20162008
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$38,030$44,479
Adjustments for Features-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,320$44,479
Total Invoice$36,445$38,837
Adjustments for Features-1,6390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,806$38,837

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162008
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,840$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6390

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,481 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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