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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $49,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
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
Panoramic sunroof       2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Cargo net 69 69 69      
Cargo mat 99 99 99      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof       0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 595 595 595 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 468 468 468 0 0 0
Destination 795 795 795 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $31,815 $34,305 $34,915 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,332
Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6S6S6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$31,815$34,305$34,915$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features00-100-6,665-7,415-8,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,815$34,305$34,815$74,835$93,585$125,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power charge port door   $25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
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
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $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  $15
HEPA interior air filter     $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$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$75$75   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD player$125$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle     $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years   $0$0$0
Range alert   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  $200
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound     $250
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$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$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$5,280$5,280$5,380$11,945$12,695$13,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$6,665$7,415$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96515463409

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,167 lb.4,609 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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