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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: $31,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $35,825

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatModel SModel S
TrimKomfortBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,755 $67,400 $92,400
Navigation system 1,990    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Cargo cover   250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
Navigation system 1,758    
Tech Package   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 1,990 6,250 6,250
Options (change) 1,758 0 0
Destination 750 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $31,495 $67,320 $92,320

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,478
Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatModel SModel S
TrimKomfortBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionS6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$31,495$67,320$92,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,355-6,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,495$64,965$86,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,075

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatModel SModel S
TrimKomfortBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,890$7,245$11,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0221431

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20102012
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.4,648 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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, large10Yes
Total Requested111045%
Total Not Requested137555%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
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, large10Yes
Total Requested111049%
Total Not Requested117551%

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