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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: $32,710

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,869

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,299

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelISISISPassatPassatPassat
Trim250350F1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990      
Sunroof 0 0        
Satellite radio 486 486 486      
Rear spoiler 355 355   375 375 375
Cargo mat 69 69 69 125 125 125
Cargo net 59 59 59 95 95 95
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302      
Sunroof 0 0        
Satellite radio 389 389 389      
Rear spoiler 246 246   300 300 300
Cargo mat 41 41 41 99 99 99
Cargo net 35 35 35 69 69 69
Options (change) 4,959 4,959 4,604 595 595 595
Options (change) 4,013 4,013 3,767 468 468 468
Destination 765 765 765 820 820 820
Total Price $36,579 $42,029 $61,369 $32,710 $34,810 $35,680
Total Invoice $31,929 $36,726 $53,812 $31,299 $33,314 $34,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,376
Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelISISISPassatPassatPassat
Trim250350F1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,579$42,029$61,369$32,710$34,810$35,680
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,350-1,825-1,825-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,579$41,079$58,019$30,885$32,985$33,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,440$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$31,929$36,726$53,812$31,299$33,314$34,148
Adjustments for Features0-830-2,937-1,746-1,747-1,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,929$35,896$50,875$29,553$31,567$32,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,967$18,946$0$2,014$2,753

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelISISISPassatPassatPassat
Trim250350F1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150   
Metal pedals  $75   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,680$2,630$5,030$3,505$3,505$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,350$1,825$1,825$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-830-2,937-1,746-1,747-1,842

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014
ModelISPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.4 in
Length180.1 in191.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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