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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: $33,304

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $1,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,739

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $62

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Model Year2008200820082009
ModelISISISPassat
Trim250350FKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $28,300
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $26,436
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550 1,990
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Sunroof 0 0    
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 185
Rear spoiler 355 355   479
Cargo mat 69 69 69  
Body kit       1,650
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,758
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Sunroof 0 0    
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 145
Rear spoiler 246 246   310
Cargo mat 41 41 41  
Body kit       1,390
Options (change) 3,559 3,559 3,204 4,304
Options (change) 2,885 2,885 2,639 3,603
Destination 765 765 765 700
Total Price $35,179 $40,629 $59,969 $33,304
Total Invoice $30,801 $35,598 $52,684 $30,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,054
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelISISISPassat
Trim250350FKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$35,179$40,629$59,969$33,304
Adjustments for Features-1,275-2,225-4,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,904$38,404$55,344$33,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,440$0
Total Invoice$30,801$35,598$52,684$30,739
Adjustments for Features-1,116-1,949-4,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,685$33,649$48,621$30,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,964$18,936$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelISISISPassat
Trim250350FKomfort
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
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $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 player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,230$5,180$7,580$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$2,225$4,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,116-1,949-4,0630

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
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.3,345 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%

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%

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 Komfort

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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