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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: $41,690

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $37,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,895

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $34,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelLSPassat
Trim460VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,990 $36,050
Base Invoice $66,232 $33,597
AWD 2,945 1,950
Pre-Collision System 1,500  
Comfort Package 2,090  
Cargo net 64  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Adaptive cruise control   975
Navigation system   1,800
AWD 2,707 1,959
Pre-Collision System 1,380  
Comfort Package 1,924  
Cargo net 38  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Adaptive cruise control   861
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 6,599 4,950
Options (change) 6,049 4,608
Destination 895 690
Total Price $79,484 $41,690
Total Invoice $73,176 $38,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,825
Model Year20132008
ModelLSPassat
Trim460VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-18
Total Price$79,484$41,690
Adjustments for Features-4,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,644$41,690
Total Invoice$73,176$38,895
Adjustments for Features-4,4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,720$38,895

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelLSPassat
Trim460VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,555$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4560

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelLSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in106.7 in
Length200.0 in188.2 in
Width73.8 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
360 hp@6400
347 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested100085%
Total Not Requested17515%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested107584%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Total Requested016%
Total Not Requested084%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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