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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: $32,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016201620162016201620162016
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimVR67070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
iPod integration 0                
Heated front seats 225                
Navigation system 1,800                
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
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
iPod integration 0                
Heated front seats 199                
Navigation system 1,589                
Premium Interior and Lighting   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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) 2,025 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,500
Options (change) 1,788 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 690 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 $41,915 $74,200 $79,200 $84,200 $89,200 $109,200 $87,200 $92,200 $112,200

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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 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,249
Model Year200820162016201620162016201620162016
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimVR67070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
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)235/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$41,915$74,200$79,200$84,200$89,200$109,200$87,200$92,200$112,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,745-4,470-2,745-4,470-4,545-2,745-4,470-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,915$71,455$74,730$81,455$84,730$104,655$84,455$87,730$107,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,200$13,000$16,275$36,200

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200820162016201620162016201620162016
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimVR67070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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
AWD$1700 $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0 $0  $0  
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
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 
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
Full-size spare tire$225        
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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
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        
Roof rails$250        
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15        
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear wiper$175        
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 player$125        
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100        
MP3-compatible player$50        
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
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        
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$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        
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Metal pedals     $75  $75
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100        
Total Value of Features$5,990$8,735$10,460$8,735$10,460$10,535$8,735$10,460$10,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,745$4,470$2,745$4,470$4,545$2,745$4,470$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0233356205316262198305255

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,474 lb.4,609 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 70

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
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%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
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%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
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%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
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%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
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%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
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%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
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%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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