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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelGSGSGSPassatPassat
Trim350460450h2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $30,353 $33,230
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Cargo net 59 59 59 100 100
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 375 375
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Cargo net 35 35 35 80 80
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 300 300
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,280    
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760    
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80      
Options (change) 7,370 6,945 5,995 475 475
Options (change) 5,999 5,659 4,899 380 380
Destination 765 765 765 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,685 $60,730 $61,260 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $45,967 $52,551 $53,468 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,567
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelGSGSGSPassatPassat
Trim350460450h2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,685$60,730$61,260$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,875-1,235-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,685$59,030$59,385$31,740$34,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$6,700$0$2,850
Total Invoice$45,967$52,551$53,468$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,471-1,637-1,183-1,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,967$51,080$51,831$30,400$33,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,113$5,864$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelGSGSGSPassatPassat
Trim350460450h2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,705$6,405$6,580$5,940$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,875$1,235$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,471-1,637-1,183-1,327

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018
ModelGSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length190.0 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.9 ft3

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