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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: $24,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelGSGSGSGSGSPassatPassat
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportF2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,920 $50,000 $54,750 $68,760 $84,440 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $50,061 $46,500 $50,869 $63,891 $78,529 $30,353 $33,230
Navigation system 1,730            
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500      
Cargo net 64 64 64 64 64 100 100
LED headlights 1,160 1,160 1,160 1,160      
RWD   0          
Luxury Package   5,070          
Rear spoiler           375 375
Navigation system 1,600            
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430 430      
Cargo net 38 38 38 38 38 80 80
LED headlights 1,067 1,067 1,067 1,067      
RWD   0          
Luxury Package   4,665          
Rear spoiler           300 300
Options (change) 3,454 6,794 1,724 1,724 64 475 475
Options (change) 3,135 6,200 1,535 1,535 38 380 380
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 850 850
Total Price $58,324 $57,744 $57,424 $71,434 $85,454 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $54,146 $53,650 $53,354 $66,376 $79,517 $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: $20,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,287
Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelGSGSGSGSGSPassatPassat
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportF2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H467hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-6T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,324$57,744$57,424$71,434$85,454$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features-3,825-3,575-3,750-3,840-3,2250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,499$54,169$53,674$67,594$82,229$32,975$35,825
Cost Above Minimum$825$495$0$13,920$28,555$0$2,850
Total Invoice$54,146$53,650$53,354$66,376$79,517$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features-3,551-3,322-3,484-3,568-3,0010-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,595$50,328$49,870$62,808$76,516$31,583$34,316
Cost Above Minimum$725$458$0$12,938$26,646$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelGSGSGSGSGSPassatPassat
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportF2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100   
Remote start     $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Secondary collision brake assist     $25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250     
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15   
Wiper de-icer   $25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Mirrorlink support     $0$0
Rear seat audio controls $25     
SD Card slot     $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge$75      
Compass $0$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter$150 $150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights     $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100   
Carbon fiber trim    $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated second row seats $200   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150     
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100     
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede    $1000  
Wood trim, alternative type $300     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 $1000$1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,615$8,365$8,540$8,630$8,015$4,790$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$3,575$3,750$3,840$3,225$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,551-3,322-3,484-3,568-3,0010-144

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
ModelGSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length192.1 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.3,275 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 Volume16.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140026%
Total Not Requested390074%

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