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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: $43,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.6 VR675D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Sport Package 300      
Luxury #2 Package 5,250      
Navigation system 1,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Sport Package 274      
Luxury #2 Package 4,797      
Navigation system 1,589      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Options (change) 7,350 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 6,660 0 0 0
Destination 630 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $37,930 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,741
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.6 VR675D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$37,930$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-6,045-6,795-7,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$75,455$94,205$126,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,560

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.6 VR675D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Brake assist$50   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,465$11,510$12,260$13,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,045$6,795$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0467424362

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062018
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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 nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested325562%
Total Not Requested202538%

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