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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: $40,569

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $11,786

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,556

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $8,592

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Model Year2009200920092008
ModelGSGSGSPassat
Trim350460450hVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $36,050
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $33,597
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 479
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500 1,800
Cargo net 59 59 59  
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,850 975
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Heated front seats       225
Rear side airbags       350
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80    
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 310
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275 1,589
Cargo net 35 35 35  
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,280 861
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168    
Heated front seats       199
Rear side airbags       310
Options (change) 6,680 6,255 5,095 3,829
Options (change) 5,407 5,067 4,139 3,269
Destination 825 825 825 690
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $52,355 $60,400 $61,020 $40,569
Total Invoice $46,148 $52,813 $53,860 $37,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,036
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelGSGSGSPassat
Trim350460450hVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H280hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$52,355$60,400$61,020$40,569
Adjustments for Features-1,765-3,465-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,590$56,935$57,605$40,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$7,015$0
Total Invoice$46,148$52,813$53,860$37,556
Adjustments for Features-1,556-3,030-3,0140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,592$49,783$50,846$37,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,191$6,254$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelGSGSGSPassat
Trim350460450hVR6
Body4dr 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 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
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 
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 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
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 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,155$6,855$6,805$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$3,465$3,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,556-3,030-3,0140

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelGSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.7 in
Length190.0 in188.2 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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