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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: $41,915

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $36,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatModel S
TrimVR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $67,400
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 225  
Tech Package   3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500
85 kWh battery pack   10,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Cargo cover   250
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Heated front seats 199  
Tech Package   0
Nappa Leather   0
85 kWh battery pack   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Cargo cover   0
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 2,025 17,750
Options (change) 1,788 0
Destination 690 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $41,915 $78,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,450
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatModel S
TrimVR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6362hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$41,915$78,820
Adjustments for Features0-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,915$78,490

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatModel S
TrimVR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
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 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,630$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments027

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082012
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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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

85 kWh battery pack
FeatureValueRequested?
85 kWh battery pack0No
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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested58524%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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