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Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,630

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatModel 3
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $49,000
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Navigation system 1,589  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 7,050 1,000
Options (change) 6,386 0
Destination 630 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $37,630 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,668
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatModel 3
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$37,630$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,630$42,580

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatModel 3
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,530$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0161

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in113.2 in
Length188.2 in184.8 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height58.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested340064%
Total Not Requested188036%

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