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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: $31,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $34,974

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelLSPassatPassatPassat
Trim4602.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,380 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $58,186 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Cargo net 64 95 95 95
Cargo mat 95 125 125 125
Cargo net 38 69 69 69
Cargo mat 57 99 99 99
Options (change) 159 220 220 220
Options (change) 95 168 168 168
Destination 875 795 795 795
Total Price $66,414 $31,440 $33,930 $34,540
Total Invoice $59,156 $30,141 $32,527 $33,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,655
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelLSPassatPassatPassat
Trim4602.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$66,414$31,440$33,930$34,540
Adjustments for Features-2,65000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,764$31,440$33,930$34,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$59,156$30,141$32,527$33,114
Adjustments for Features-2,36000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,796$30,141$32,527$33,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelLSPassatPassatPassat
Trim4602.5L 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Self-repairing paint$0   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,380$2,730$2,730$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,36000-96

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102013
ModelLSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.4 in
Length198.0 in191.6 in
Width73.8 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.9 ft3

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