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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: $35,334

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $3,399

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,354

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $1,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelISISISPassatPassat
Trim250350F2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $24,180 $30,180
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $22,461 $27,997
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550 1,800 1,800
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495      
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 185 185
Cargo mat 69 69 69    
Rear spoiler 355 355   479 479
Sunroof 0 0      
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Cargo net 59 59 59    
Sport Package       5,450 4,030
Xenon HID headlights       950 950
Body kit       1,650 1,650
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,589 1,589
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796      
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 145 145
Cargo mat 41 41 41    
Rear spoiler 246 246   310 310
Sunroof 0 0      
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Cargo net 35 35 35    
Sport Package       4,980 3,681
Xenon HID headlights       839 839
Body kit       1,390 1,390
Options (change) 7,113 7,113 3,263 10,514 9,094
Options (change) 5,716 5,716 2,674 9,253 7,954
Destination 765 765 765 640 640
Total Price $38,733 $44,183 $60,028 $35,334 $39,914
Total Invoice $33,632 $38,429 $52,719 $32,354 $36,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelISISISPassatPassat
Trim250350F2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 1280, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$38,733$44,183$60,028$35,334$39,914
Adjustments for Features-1,630-2,580-2,3050-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,103$41,603$57,723$35,334$38,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,620$0$3,340
Total Invoice$33,632$38,429$52,719$32,354$36,591
Adjustments for Features-1,415-2,244-2,0240-1,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,217$36,185$50,695$32,354$35,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,968$18,478$0$3,100

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelISISISPassatPassat
Trim250350F2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$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$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,270$4,220$3,945$1,640$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$2,580$2,305$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,415-2,244-2,0240-1,137

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082007
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
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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 2.0T

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested495085%
Total Not Requested84015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested381580%
Total Not Requested96520%

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