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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: $12,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,556

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $11,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172008
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSPassat
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportFVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $83,940 $36,050
Base Invoice $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $78,064 $33,597
Navigation system 0           1,800
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500 500    
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 65 65  
Premium Package   0          
RWD   0          
Rear spoiler   395   395     479
iPod integration             0
Heated front seats             225
Rear side airbags             350
Adaptive cruise control             975
Navigation system 0           1,589
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430 430 430    
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 39 39  
Premium Package   0          
RWD   0          
Rear spoiler   250   250     310
iPod integration             0
Heated front seats             199
Rear side airbags             310
Adaptive cruise control             861
Options (change) 565 960 565 960 565 65 3,829
Options (change) 469 719 469 719 469 39 3,269
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 690
Total Price $55,520 $52,630 $56,350 $65,570 $70,220 $84,980 $40,569
Total Invoice $51,571 $48,841 $52,376 $60,875 $65,268 $79,078 $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: $7,386
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,947
Model Year2017201720172017201720172008
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSPassat
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportFVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$55,520$52,630$56,350$65,570$70,220$84,980$40,569
Adjustments for Features-6,700-4,675-6,625-5,265-6,715-6,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,820$47,955$49,725$60,305$63,505$78,480$40,569
Cost Above Minimum$865$0$1,770$12,350$15,550$30,525$0
Total Invoice$51,571$48,841$52,376$60,875$65,268$79,078$37,556
Adjustments for Features-6,223-4,338-6,158-4,888-6,241-6,0490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,348$44,503$46,218$55,987$59,027$73,029$37,556
Cost Above Minimum$845$0$1,715$11,484$14,524$28,526$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201720172017201720172008
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSPassat
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportFVR6
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$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear      $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row      $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire      $225
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 $0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration      $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge$75      
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights      $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25  
LED headlights     $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter$150 $150 $150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 $100
Carbon fiber trim     $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats      $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Metal pedals     $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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede     $1000 
Wood trim $300 $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 $1000 $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Total Value of Features$11,165$9,140$11,090$9,730$11,180$10,965$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,700$4,675$6,625$5,265$6,715$6,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,223-4,338-6,158-4,888-6,241-6,0490

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172008
ModelGSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.7 in
Length192.1 in188.2 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.3,306 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 Volume16.2 ft314.2 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 audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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