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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: $32,290

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020172017
ModelISISPassatPassat
Trim3003501.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $30,995 $33,995
Blind spot warning system 600 600    
Premium Package 700 1,140    
Navigation system 1,735 1,735    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Cargo net 65 65 100 100
Rear spoiler 389 389 375 375
Blind spot warning system 552 552    
Premium Package 644 1,049    
Navigation system 1,604 1,604    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Cargo net 39 39 80 80
Rear spoiler 259 259 300 300
Options (change) 3,989 4,429 475 475
Options (change) 3,558 3,963 380 380
Destination 1,025 1,025 820 820
Total Price $43,574 $47,634 $32,290 $35,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,169
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,493
Model Year2020202020172017
ModelISISPassatPassat
Trim3003501.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4306hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,574$47,634$32,290$35,290
Adjustments for Features00-885-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,574$47,634$31,405$34,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,060$0$2,900

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2020202020172017
ModelISISPassatPassat
Trim3003501.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,755$3,755$4,640$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$885$985
Value of Feature Adjustments00-848-943

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20202017
ModelISPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.4 in
Length184.3 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,231 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 300

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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