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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: $32,835

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $40,588

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,468

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $36,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelLSPassatPassat
Trim4602.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $62,219 $30,353 $33,230
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500    
Comfort Package 2,185    
Luxury Value Edition 965    
Cargo net 64 100 100
All-weather floor mats 109 235 235
Cargo mat 95    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380    
Comfort Package 2,012    
Luxury Value Edition 889    
Cargo net 38 80 80
All-weather floor mats 65 185 185
Cargo mat 57    
Options (change) 4,918 335 335
Options (change) 4,441 265 265
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $73,423 $32,835 $35,835
Total Invoice $67,535 $31,468 $34,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,662
Model Year201220182018
ModelLSPassatPassat
Trim4602.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$73,423$32,835$35,835
Adjustments for Features-4400-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,983$32,835$35,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$67,535$31,468$34,345
Adjustments for Features-4050-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,130$31,468$34,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220182018
ModelLSPassatPassat
Trim4602.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Self-repairing paint$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights $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
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $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
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$6,155$5,715$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4050-144

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
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.3,275 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 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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