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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: $30,990

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $12,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelPassatModel 3
TrimKomfortBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $49,000
Navigation system 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Navigation system 1,758  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 1,990 1,000
Options (change) 1,758 0
Destination 700 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,990 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,521
Model Year20092018
ModelPassatModel 3
TrimKomfortBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,990$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,990$39,030

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20092018
ModelPassatModel 3
TrimKomfortBase
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,180$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0673

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,344 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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