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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: $32,745

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $40,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,272

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $36,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelLSPassatPassatPassat
Trim4601.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $62,219 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500      
Comfort Package 2,185      
Luxury Value Edition 965      
Cargo net 64 100 100 100
Cargo mat 95      
Floor mats   235    
Lighting Package   1,095    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380      
Comfort Package 2,012      
Luxury Value Edition 889      
Cargo net 38 80 80 80
Cargo mat 57      
Floor mats   185    
Lighting Package   942    
Options (change) 4,809 1,430 100 100
Options (change) 4,376 1,207 80 80
Destination 875 820 820 820
Total Price $73,314 $32,745 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $67,470 $31,272 $33,765 $36,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,551
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelLSPassatPassatPassat
Trim4601.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6S6
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$73,314$32,745$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features-1,7900-1,110-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,524$32,745$34,080$36,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$67,470$31,272$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features-1,6470-1,065-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,823$31,272$32,700$35,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,428$3,792

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelLSPassatPassatPassat
Trim4601.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power door closers$300   
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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   
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,495$4,705$5,815$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$0$1,110$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6470-1,065-1,161

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
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.3,231 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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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