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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: $34,820

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $65,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelPassatModel S
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,525 $93,400
Cargo mat 125  
Rear spoiler 375  
Tech Package   3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Fog lights   500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Cargo mat 99  
Rear spoiler 300  
Tech Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Fog lights   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 500 13,500
Options (change) 399 0
Destination 795 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,820 $100,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,408
Model Year20132014
ModelPassatModel S
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6416hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$34,820$100,570
Adjustments for Features0-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,820$96,330

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132014
ModelPassatModel S
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,130$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0267

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132014
ModelPassatModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in116.5 in
Length191.6 in196.0 in
Width72.2 in77.3 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.963.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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