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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: $33,085

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $35,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,686

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelLSPassatPassatPassat
Trim4601.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $59,746 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Luxury Value Edition 965      
Cargo net 64 100 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Luxury Value Edition 878      
Cargo net 38 80 80 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Options (change) 1,029 475 475 475
Options (change) 916 380 380 380
Destination 875 820 820 820
Total Price $69,034 $33,085 $35,220 $37,290
Total Invoice $61,537 $31,686 $33,734 $35,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,603
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelLSPassatPassatPassat
Trim4601.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8170hp I4150hp 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)235/50-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$69,034$33,085$35,220$37,290
Adjustments for Features-1,40000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,634$33,085$35,220$37,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$61,537$31,686$33,734$35,719
Adjustments for Features-1,24800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,289$31,686$33,734$35,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelLSPassatPassatPassat
Trim4601.8T 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 app $25$25$25
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Self-repairing paint$0   
Infotainment 
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
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,630$3,230$3,230$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,24800-96

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
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.3,173 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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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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