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Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,940

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,894

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,538

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelLSPassat
Trim430V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $32,950
Base Invoice $49,176 $31,600
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59 95
Cargo mat 69 125
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35 69
Cargo mat 41 99
Proximity key 800  
Options (change) 1,614 220
Options (change) 1,265 168
Destination 695 770
Total Price $58,834 $33,940
Total Invoice $51,136 $32,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,459
Model Year20062012
ModelLSPassat
Trim430V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)178, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$58,834$33,940
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,524$33,940
Total Invoice$51,136$32,538
Adjustments for Features-1,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,997$32,538

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelLSPassat
Trim430V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelLSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in110.4 in
Length197.4 in191.6 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height58.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft315.9 ft3

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