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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: $38,010

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $47,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelPassatModel S
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,370 $69,900
Luxury #1 Package 3,250  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Tech Package   3,750
85 kWh battery pack   10,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Cargo cover   250
Fog lights   500
Wood trim   650
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Luxury #1 Package 2,970  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Tech Package   0
85 kWh battery pack   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Cargo cover   0
Fog lights   0
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 6,000 22,400
Options (change) 5,398 0
Destination 640 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $38,010 $85,970

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,256
Model Year20072013
ModelPassatModel S
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6362hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$38,010$85,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,010$83,165

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20072013
ModelPassatModel S
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,905$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0207

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20072013
ModelPassatModel S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in116.5 in
Length188.0 in196.0 in
Width71.7 in77.3 in
Height59.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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		35.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft363.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350094%
Total Not Requested2056%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

85 kWh battery pack
FeatureValueRequested?
85 kWh battery pack0No
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)0No
Electric
362 hp
325 lb-ft		1000Yes
DC quick charging compatibility, free use of proprietary net1000No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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