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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: $33,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,624

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelISPassatPassat
TrimF1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,750 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $57,430 $29,724 $32,601
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Navigation system 2,490    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cargo net 64 100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Body kit   1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Navigation system 2,300    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Cargo net 39 80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Body kit   1,700 1,700
Options (change) 4,554 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 4,179 2,080 2,080
Destination 895 820 820
Total Price $67,199 $34,190 $37,190
Total Invoice $62,504 $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: $33,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,581
Model Year201320172017
ModelISPassatPassat
TrimF1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8170hp 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$67,199$34,190$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-735-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,199$33,455$36,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$62,504$32,624$35,501
Adjustments for Features0-701-797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,504$31,923$34,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320172017
ModelISPassatPassat
TrimF1.8T 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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $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  
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$4,030$4,765$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$735$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-701-797

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132017
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 F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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