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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: $32,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,844

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelGXGXPassatPassat
Trim460460 Premium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,245 $58,040 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $48,984 $53,396 $29,724 $32,601
Convenience Package 800      
Navigation system 1,990      
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,930    
Obstacle detection, rear   500    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Convenience Package 736      
Navigation system 1,844      
Xenon HID headlights 749      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,627    
Obstacle detection, rear   460    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 3,605 4,430 375 375
Options (change) 3,329 4,087 300 300
Destination 875 875 820 820
Total Price $57,725 $63,345 $32,190 $35,190
Total Invoice $53,188 $58,358 $30,844 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,133
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelGXGXPassatPassat
Trim460460 Premium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V8301hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9330, 17400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$57,725$63,345$32,190$35,190
Adjustments for Features-5,655-7,5800-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,070$55,765$32,190$35,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,695$0$2,900
Total Invoice$53,188$58,358$30,844$33,721
Adjustments for Features-5,211-6,9830-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,977$51,375$30,844$33,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,398$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelGXGXPassatPassat
Trim460460 Premium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0  
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
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  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$11,920$13,845$6,265$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,655$7,580$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,211-6,9830-96

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
ModelGXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length189.2 in191.6 in
Width74.2 in72.2 in
Height74.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,306 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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