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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: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $43,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelPassatModel S
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,650 $67,400
Tech Package   3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500
85 kWh battery pack   10,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Tech Package   0
Nappa Leather   0
85 kWh battery pack   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 0 17,500
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 850 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,500 $78,570

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,157
Model Year20182012
ModelPassatModel S
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6362hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$35,500$78,570
Adjustments for Features-1,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,195$78,570

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelPassatModel S
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,890$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2530

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,571 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

85 kWh battery pack
FeatureValueRequested?
85 kWh battery pack0No
Electric
362 hp
325 lb-ft		1000Yes
DC quick charging compatibility, free use of proprietary net1000No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested68528%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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