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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: $34,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelPassatModel 3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,995 $49,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 820 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,815 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,547
Model Year20172018
ModelPassatModel 3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6258hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,815$43,700
Adjustments for Features-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,550$43,700

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172018
ModelPassatModel 3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,515$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172018
ModelPassatModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in113.2 in
Length191.6 in184.8 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height58.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.0 ft3

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