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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: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelISISPassatPassat
Trim2503502.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $30,353 $33,230
Adaptive cruise control 500 500    
Blind spot warning system 600 600    
F Sport Package 3,115      
Navigation system 2,085 2,085    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control 460 460    
Blind spot warning system 552 552    
F Sport Package 2,866      
Navigation system 1,927 1,927    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Options (change) 6,800 3,685 0 0
Options (change) 6,265 3,399 0 0
Destination 910 910 850 850
Total Price $43,810 $44,210 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $40,748 $41,150 $31,203 $34,080

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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: $13,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,328
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelISISPassatPassat
Trim2503502.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,810$44,210$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features-7000-2,535-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,110$44,210$29,965$32,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$2,850
Total Invoice$40,748$41,150$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features-6510-2,434-2,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,097$41,150$28,769$31,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,053$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelISISPassatPassat
Trim2503502.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000 $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,980$3,280$5,815$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0$2,535$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments-6510-2,434-2,578

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142018
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.3,275 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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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested87549%
Total Not Requested90051%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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