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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat 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.
Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,980 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $10,965 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,839 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $8,096 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | Passat |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $44,550 | $53,020 | $55,800 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $39,203 | $46,127 | $49,104 | $27,513 |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 525 | 100 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,500 | 1,800 |
| Satellite radio | 486 | 486 | 486 | |
| Cargo net | 59 | 59 | 59 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 210 | 210 | ||
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 420 | 80 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1,275 | 1,589 |
| Satellite radio | 389 | 389 | 389 | |
| Cargo net | 35 | 35 | 35 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 168 | 168 | ||
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,630 | 3,205 | 2,045 | 7,400 |
| Options (change) | 2,967 | 2,627 | 1,699 | 6,696 |
| Destination | 765 | 765 | 765 | 630 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $48,945 | $56,990 | $57,310 | $37,980 |
| Total Invoice | $42,935 | $49,519 | $50,268 | $34,839 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,075 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,315 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | Passat |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 303hp V6 | 342hp V8 | 292hp V6 H | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $48,945 | $56,990 | $57,310 | $37,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | -890 | -2,590 | -2,540 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,055 | $54,400 | $54,770 | $37,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,345 | $6,715 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $42,935 | $49,519 | $50,268 | $34,839 |
| Adjustments for Features | -781 | -2,250 | -2,228 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,154 | $47,269 | $48,040 | $34,839 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,115 | $5,886 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | Passat |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,905 | $5,605 | $5,555 | $3,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $890 | $2,590 | $2,540 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -781 | -2,250 | -2,228 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | GS | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,796 lb. | 3,306 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4665 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 12% |
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