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Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,165

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,839

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelGXPassatPassatPassat
Trim4702.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,615 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $41,900 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,250      
Cargo mat 92 125 125 125
Rear spoiler 551 375 375 375
Satellite radio 486      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,633      
Cargo mat 55 99 99 99
Rear spoiler 345 300 300 300
Satellite radio 389      
Options (change) 4,379 500 500 500
Options (change) 3,422 399 399 399
Destination 825 770 770 770
Total Price $52,819 $31,165 $33,465 $34,220
Total Invoice $46,147 $29,839 $32,045 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,774
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,171
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelGXPassatPassatPassat
Trim4702.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,819$31,165$33,465$34,220
Adjustments for Features-5,88000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,939$31,165$33,465$34,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$46,147$29,839$32,045$32,769
Adjustments for Features-5,13700-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,010$29,839$32,045$32,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelGXPassatPassatPassat
Trim4702.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Analog clock $25$25$25
Barometer$25   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,010$3,130$3,130$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,880$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,13700-96

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelGXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length188.2 in191.6 in
Width74.0 in72.2 in
Height74.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,872 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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