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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: $42,040

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $4,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,205

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $4,468

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Model Year20162008
ModelISPassat
Trim350VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,870 $36,050
Base Invoice $38,009 $33,597
AWD 2,235 1,950
Navigation system 1,505 1,800
Rearview camera 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive cruise control 500 975
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear side airbags   350
AWD 2,078 1,959
Navigation system 1,392 1,589
Rearview camera 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Adaptive cruise control 460 861
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 5,090 5,300
Options (change) 4,714 4,918
Destination 950 690
Total Price $46,910 $42,040
Total Invoice $43,673 $39,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,189
Model Year20162008
ModelISPassat
Trim350VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$46,910$42,040
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,610$42,040
Total Invoice$43,673$39,205
Adjustments for Features-2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,394$39,205

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelISPassat
Trim350VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,730$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2790

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelISPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.7 in
Length183.7 in188.2 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%

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