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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: $40,230

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $13,509

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,013

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $12,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelGSGSPassat
Trim350350 Crafted Line3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,600 $56,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,392 $27,513
Navigation system 0   1,800
Premium Package 1,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
AWD 2,250 2,260 1,950
Cargo net 64 64  
Sport Package     300
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Rear side airbags     350
Navigation system 0   1,589
Premium Package 1,288    
Obstacle detection, rear 430    
AWD 2,095 2,104 1,900
Cargo net 38 38  
Sport Package     274
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 4,214 2,324 9,650
Options (change) 3,851 2,142 8,870
Destination 925 925 630
Total Price $53,739 $59,519 $40,230
Total Invoice $49,974 $55,459 $37,013

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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: $11,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,822
Model Year201520152006
ModelGSGSPassat
Trim350350 Crafted Line3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6306hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$53,739$59,519$40,230
Adjustments for Features-2,300-4,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,439$54,644$40,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,205$0
Total Invoice$49,974$55,459$37,013
Adjustments for Features-2,139-4,5420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,835$50,917$37,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152006
ModelGSGSPassat
Trim350350 Crafted Line3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Luggage $0 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,640$9,215$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$4,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,139-4,5420

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelGSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.7 in
Length190.7 in188.2 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested30036%
Total Not Requested52564%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Total Requested036%
Total Not Requested064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested431582%
Total Not Requested96518%

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