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Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,260 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||||
| Difference: $39,190 | |||||||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 70 | 70D | 85 | 85D | P85D | 90 | 90D | P90D |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 | $70,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 | $85,000 | $105,000 | $83,000 | $88,000 | $108,000 |
| Cargo net | 95 | 95 | 95 | ||||||||
| Cargo mat | 125 | 125 | 125 | ||||||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||||||||
| 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 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||||||||
| Cargo net | 69 | 69 | 69 | ||||||||
| Cargo mat | 99 | 99 | 99 | ||||||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||||||||
| 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 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Options (change) | 595 | 595 | 595 | 6,750 | 6,750 | 6,750 | 6,750 | 7,750 | 6,750 | 6,750 | 7,750 |
| Options (change) | 468 | 468 | 468 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 770 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $31,260 | $33,560 | $34,315 | $70,450 | $75,450 | $80,450 | $85,450 | $106,450 | $83,450 | $88,450 | $109,450 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90 | |||||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,425 | |||||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,848 | |||||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 70 | 70D | 85 | 85D | P85D | 90 | 90D | P90D |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 315hp E | 328hp E | 373hp E | 417hp E | 463hp E | 373hp E | 417hp E | 463hp E |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S6 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $31,260 | $33,560 | $34,315 | $70,450 | $75,450 | $80,450 | $85,450 | $106,450 | $83,450 | $88,450 | $109,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -100 | -4,765 | -6,490 | -4,765 | -6,490 | -6,865 | -4,765 | -6,490 | -6,865 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,260 | $33,560 | $34,215 | $65,685 | $68,960 | $75,685 | $78,960 | $99,585 | $78,685 | $81,960 | $102,585 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 | $0 | $3,275 | $10,000 | $13,275 | $33,900 | $13,000 | $16,275 | $36,900 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 70 | 70D | 85 | 85D | P85D | 90 | 90D | P90D |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||||
| Power charge port door | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $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 | $50 | $50 | ||||||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||||||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||||
| 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 | $75 | $75 | ||||||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | |||||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||||
| Range alert | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||||
| 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 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||||
| 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 | |||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,405 | $4,405 | $4,505 | $9,170 | $10,895 | $9,170 | $10,895 | $11,270 | $9,170 | $10,895 | $11,270 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $100 | $4,765 | $6,490 | $4,765 | $6,490 | $6,865 | $4,765 | $6,490 | $6,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -96 | 426 | 542 | 373 | 478 | 406 | 360 | 462 | 395 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | Passat | Model S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 116.5 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 196.0 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 77.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,167 lb. | 4,609 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 35.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 63.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
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