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Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $59,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatModel XModel XModel X
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $96,050 $112,550 $147,000
Rear spoiler 375 375 375      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0 0
Options (change) 375 375 375 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 300 300 300 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 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695 $90,750 $107,250 $141,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model X

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model X P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,059
Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatModel XModel XModel X
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
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, 9240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18265/45-20265/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$31,595$34,085$34,695$90,750$107,250$141,700
Adjustments for Features00-100-8,970-9,720-11,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,595$34,085$34,595$81,780$97,530$130,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$15,750$48,350

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model X

Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatModel XModel XModel X
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power charge port door   $25$25$25
Power front doors with proximity sensors     $500
Power gullwing doors   $1200$1200$1200
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
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250$250
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   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
HEPA interior air filter     $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
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 cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic windshield   $600$600$600
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
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   
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
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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150$150
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$5,330$5,330$5,430$14,300$15,050$16,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$8,970$9,720$11,570
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96623571514

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Tesla Model X

Model Year20132018
ModelPassatModel X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in116.7 in
Length191.6 in198.3 in
Width72.2 in81.5 in
Height58.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.5,052 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft30.0 ft3

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