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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,441

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201320132013
ModelGSGSGSPassatPassatPassat
Trim350450h350 Crafted Line2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,600 $61,330 $56,270 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $45,198 $57,037 $52,392 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Navigation system 0 1,735        
Cargo net 64 64 64 95 95 95
Cargo mat 105 105 105 125 125 125
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Navigation system 0 1,603        
Cargo net 38 38 38 69 69 69
Cargo mat 62 62 62 99 99 99
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 169 1,904 169 595 595 595
Options (change) 100 1,703 100 468 468 468
Destination 925 925 925 795 795 795
Total Price $49,694 $64,159 $57,364 $31,815 $34,305 $34,915
Total Invoice $46,223 $59,665 $53,417 $30,441 $32,827 $33,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,796
Model Year201520152015201320132013
ModelGSGSGSPassatPassatPassat
Trim350450h350 Crafted Line2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,694$64,159$57,364$31,815$34,305$34,915
Adjustments for Features-2,135-3,600-5,83500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,559$60,559$51,529$31,815$34,305$34,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,000$3,970$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$46,223$59,665$53,417$30,441$32,827$33,414
Adjustments for Features-1,986-3,348-5,43400-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,237$56,317$47,983$30,441$32,827$33,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,080$3,746$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152015201320132013
ModelGSGSGSPassatPassatPassat
Trim350450h350 Crafted Line2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100    
Luggage  $0   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100   
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15    
Wiper de-icer $25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
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   
Compass  $0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300    
Wood trim, alternative type  $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,630$8,865$3,030$3,030$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$3,600$5,835$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,986-3,348-5,43400-96

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152013
ModelGSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length190.7 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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