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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: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $33,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,768

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelISPassatPassat
TrimF2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,660 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $54,594 $30,353 $33,230
Navigation system 2,485    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cargo net 64 100 100
All-weather floor mats 109 235 235
Cargo mat 73    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Navigation system 2,251    
Adaptive cruise control 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 430    
Cargo net 39 80 80
All-weather floor mats 65 185 185
Cargo mat 44    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 4,731 710 710
Options (change) 4,119 565 565
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $66,266 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $59,588 $31,768 $34,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,858
Model Year201120182018
ModelISPassatPassat
TrimF2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$66,266$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,085-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,266$32,125$34,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$59,588$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,038-1,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,588$30,730$33,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120182018
ModelISPassatPassat
TrimF2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,280$5,365$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,085$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,038-1,182

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
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.3,275 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 F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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