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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $32,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017201720172017
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimKomfort6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,690 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Navigation system 1,990              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Navigation system 1,758              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,990 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 1,758 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 700 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
Total Price $32,380 $64,700 $69,700 $66,200 $71,200 $84,200 $94,200 $136,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,019
Model Year20092017201720172017201720172017
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimKomfort6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$32,380$64,700$69,700$66,200$71,200$84,200$94,200$136,700
Adjustments for Features0-6,220-7,945-6,570-8,295-8,295-10,045-10,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$58,480$61,755$59,630$62,905$75,905$84,155$126,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$1,150$4,425$17,425$25,675$68,100

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092017201720172017201720172017
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimKomfort6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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
FWD$0       
RWD $0 $0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate$350  $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50       
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225       
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150       
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25       
Rear seat pass-through$100       
Roof rails$250       
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15       
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175       
Variable intermittent wipers$75       
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack      $0$0
60 kWh battery pack $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack   $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack     $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
High amperage charger      $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75       
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50       
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125       
DVD-compatible player$0       
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15       
MP3-compatible player$50       
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200       
SD Card slot$25       
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50       
Interior ambient lighting$150       
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75       
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50       
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50       
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50       
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals       $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0       
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$4,955$11,175$12,900$11,525$13,250$13,250$15,000$15,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,220$7,945$6,570$8,295$8,295$10,045$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0606718625734621672466

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,513 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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