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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: $42,054

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $24,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,781

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $20,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelISPassat
TrimFVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,660 $36,050
Base Invoice $54,594 $33,597
Navigation system 2,485 1,800
All-weather floor mats 109 185
Cargo mat 73  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Cargo net 64  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 975
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear spoiler   479
Body kit   1,650
Navigation system 2,251 1,589
All-weather floor mats 65 145
Cargo mat 44  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Cargo net 39  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 861
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Rear spoiler   310
Body kit   1,390
Options (change) 4,731 5,314
Options (change) 4,119 4,494
Destination 875 690
Total Price $66,266 $42,054
Total Invoice $59,588 $38,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,872
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,703
Model Year20112008
ModelISPassat
TrimFVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$66,266$42,054
Adjustments for Features-2,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,926$42,054
Total Invoice$59,588$38,781
Adjustments for Features-2,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,484$38,781

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelISPassat
TrimFVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,980$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1040

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 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-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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