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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: $34,090

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $34,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelRCPassatPassat
TrimF1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,400 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $58,032 $29,724 $32,601
Adaptive cruise control 500    
Premium Package F 4,400    
Navigation Package 1,760    
Sunroof 1,100    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Body kit   1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control 460    
Premium Package F 4,048    
Navigation Package 1,627    
Sunroof 1,012    
Leather seating surfaces 736    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Body kit   1,700 1,700
Options (change) 8,560 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 7,883 2,000 2,000
Destination 925 820 820
Total Price $71,885 $34,090 $37,090
Total Invoice $66,840 $32,544 $35,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,910
Model Year201520172017
ModelRCPassatPassat
TrimF1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$71,885$34,090$37,090
Adjustments for Features-4150-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,470$34,090$36,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$66,840$32,544$35,421
Adjustments for Features-3860-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,454$32,544$35,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520172017
ModelRCPassatPassat
TrimF1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,355$3,940$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3860-96

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152017
ModelRCPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.4 in
Length184.8 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height54.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested79035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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