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Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,119

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $13,636

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,594

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $12,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelRCRCPassat
Trim350FKomfort
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,790 $62,400 $28,300
Base Invoice $39,796 $58,032 $26,436
Navigation Package 1,530 1,760  
Fog lights 410    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system     1,990
Rear spoiler     479
Body kit     1,650
Navigation Package 1,416 1,627  
Fog lights 376    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012  
Navigation system     1,758
Rear spoiler     310
Body kit     1,390
Options (change) 3,040 2,860 4,119
Options (change) 2,804 2,639 3,458
Destination 925 925 700
Total Price $46,755 $66,185 $33,119
Total Invoice $43,525 $61,596 $30,594

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,776
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,269
Model Year201520152009
ModelRCRCPassat
Trim350FKomfort
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6467hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$46,755$66,185$33,119
Adjustments for Features-2,860-3,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,895$62,925$33,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,030$0
Total Invoice$43,525$61,596$30,594
Adjustments for Features-2,662-3,0340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,863$58,562$30,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,699$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152009
ModelRCRCPassat
Trim350FKomfort
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250 
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,465$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$3,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,662-3,0340

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152009
ModelRCPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.7 in
Length184.8 in188.2 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height54.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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