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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: $49,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel S
TrimKomfort75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,690 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Navigation system 1,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Navigation system 1,758      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Options (change) 1,990 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 1,758 0 0 0
Destination 700 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $32,380 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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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: $40,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,977
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel S
TrimKomfort75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$32,380$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-9,070-9,820-10,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$72,430$91,180$122,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,485

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelPassatModel SModel SModel S
TrimKomfort75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
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
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot$25   
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
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
Total Value of Features$4,455$13,525$14,275$15,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,070$9,820$10,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0701613508

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092018
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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