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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $33,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016201620162016201620162016
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.6 VR67070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Luxury #2 Package 5,250                
Sport Package 300                
Navigation system 1,800                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Front sport buckets   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Luxury #2 Package 4,797                
Sport Package 274                
Navigation system 1,589                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Front sport buckets   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,350 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 6,660 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 630 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $37,930 $71,200 $76,200 $81,200 $86,200 $106,200 $84,200 $89,200 $109,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,849
Model Year200620162016201620162016201620162016
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.6 VR67070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$37,930$71,200$76,200$81,200$86,200$106,200$84,200$89,200$109,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,395-5,120-3,395-5,120-5,120-3,395-5,120-5,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$67,805$71,080$77,805$81,080$101,080$80,805$84,080$104,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,275$13,000$16,275$36,275

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200620162016201620162016201620162016
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.6 VR67070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100        
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0        
RWD $0 $0  $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear$125        
Sunshades, second row$125        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0        
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50        
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50        
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150        
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25        
Rear seat pass-through$100        
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15        
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75        
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200        
CD player$125        
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50        
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0        
Fog lights$125        
Headlight washers$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50        
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150        
Tachometer$75        
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100        
Center armrest(s), second row$50        
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,990$7,385$9,110$7,385$9,110$9,110$7,385$9,110$9,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,395$5,120$3,395$5,120$5,120$3,395$5,120$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0300423263374304254362295

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062016
ModelPassatModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in116.5 in
Length188.2 in196.0 in
Width71.7 in77.3 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.263.4 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
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 net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested401576%
Total Not Requested126524%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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