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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: $35,975

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,036

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $38,100
Base Invoice $33,230 $35,688
Cargo net 100 64
Rear spoiler 375 319
Lexus Safety System+   500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
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
Blind spot warning system   500
Bodyside moldings   199
Remote start   499
Cargo net 80 38
Rear spoiler 300 209
Lexus Safety System+   460
Rain-sensing wipers   144
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
Blind spot warning system   460
Bodyside moldings   131
Remote start   310
Options (change) 475 6,961
Options (change) 380 6,105
Destination 850 950
Total Price $35,975 $46,011
Total Invoice $34,460 $42,743

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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: $9,471
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,758
Model Year20182016
ModelPassatES
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,975$46,011
Adjustments for Features0-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,975$45,446
Total Invoice$34,460$42,743
Adjustments for Features0-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,460$42,218

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182016
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 window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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$3,240$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-525

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,571 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

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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