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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: $35,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $31,704

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,686

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelISPassatPassatPassat
TrimF1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,600 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $59,148 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Navigation system 2,490      
Cargo net 64 100 100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Body kit   1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system 2,300      
Cargo net 39 80 80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Body kit   1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,554 2,750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 2,339 2,380 2,380 2,380
Destination 910 820 820 820
Total Price $67,064 $35,360 $37,495 $39,565
Total Invoice $62,397 $33,686 $35,734 $37,719

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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: $30,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,664
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelISPassatPassatPassat
TrimF1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$67,064$35,360$37,495$39,565
Adjustments for Features-1,12500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,939$35,360$37,495$39,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$62,397$33,686$35,734$37,719
Adjustments for Features-1,04700-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,350$33,686$35,734$37,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,938

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201520152015
ModelISPassatPassatPassat
TrimF1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$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   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
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$3,880$2,755$2,755$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,04700-95

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142015
ModelISPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.4 in
Length183.7 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.9 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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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