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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: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,624

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelISISISPassatPassat
Trim250350F1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $29,724 $32,601
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Cargo net 59 59 59 100 100
Rear spoiler 355 355   375 375
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Sunroof 0 0      
Body kit       1,900 1,900
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400    
Cargo net 35 35 35 80 80
Rear spoiler 246 246   300 300
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Sunroof 0 0      
Body kit       1,700 1,700
Options (change) 7,445 7,445 3,595 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 6,016 6,016 2,974 2,080 2,080
Destination 765 765 765 820 820
Total Price $39,065 $44,515 $60,360 $34,190 $37,190
Total Invoice $33,932 $38,729 $53,019 $32,624 $35,501

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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: $7,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,751
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelISISISPassatPassat
Trim250350F1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,065$44,515$60,360$34,190$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-950-750-2,560-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,065$43,565$59,610$31,630$34,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,545$0$2,900
Total Invoice$33,932$38,729$53,019$32,624$35,501
Adjustments for Features0-827-659-2,443-2,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,932$37,902$52,360$30,181$32,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,970$18,428$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelISISISPassatPassat
Trim250350F1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,505$4,455$4,255$6,065$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$750$2,560$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-827-659-2,443-2,539

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082017
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.3,231 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested160062%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested160062%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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