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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,115

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $863

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,866

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelISISISPassat
Trim250350F3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $29,950
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $27,513
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550 1,800
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 185
Cargo mat 69 69 69  
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Cargo net 59 59 59  
Headlight washers 100 100 100  
Sport Package       300
Luxury #2 Package       5,250
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,589
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400  
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 145
Cargo mat 41 41 41  
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Cargo net 35 35 35  
Headlight washers 80 80 80  
Sport Package       274
Luxury #2 Package       4,797
Options (change) 7,358 7,358 3,863 7,535
Options (change) 5,950 5,950 3,154 6,805
Destination 765 765 765 630
Total Price $38,978 $44,428 $60,628 $38,115
Total Invoice $33,866 $38,663 $53,199 $34,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,508
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelISISISPassat
Trim250350F3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$38,978$44,428$60,628$38,115
Adjustments for Features-490-1,440-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,488$42,988$59,263$38,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,775$0
Total Invoice$33,866$38,663$53,199$34,948
Adjustments for Features-426-1,253-1,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,440$37,410$52,001$34,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,970$18,561$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelISISISPassat
Trim250350F3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,280$4,230$4,155$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$1,440$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-426-1,253-1,1980

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelISPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.7 in
Length180.1 in188.2 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested145056%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested145056%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested436583%
Total Not Requested91517%

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