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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: $32,115

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,831

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201420142014
ModelRCRCRCPassatPassatPassat
Trim200t3003501.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Navigation Package 1,530 1,530 1,530      
Luxury Package 2,990 2,700 2,700      
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100      
235/40VR19 795 660 795      
Fog lights 410 410 410      
Navigation Package 1,416 1,416 1,416      
Luxury Package 2,752 2,484 2,484      
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012      
235/40VR19 732 607 732      
Fog lights 376 376 376      
Options (change) 6,825 6,400 6,535 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,288 5,895 6,020 0 0 0
Destination 950 950 950 820 820 820
Total Price $47,770 $49,960 $50,265 $32,115 $34,215 $35,085
Total Invoice $44,434 $46,472 $46,757 $30,831 $32,846 $33,680

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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: $13,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,757
Model Year201620162016201420142014
ModelRCRCRCPassatPassatPassat
Trim200t3003501.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,770$49,960$50,265$32,115$34,215$35,085
Adjustments for Features-1,985-3,585-2,08500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,785$46,375$48,180$32,115$34,215$34,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$2,395$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$44,434$46,472$46,757$30,831$32,846$33,680
Adjustments for Features-1,846-3,335-1,93900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,588$43,137$44,818$30,831$32,846$33,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$549$2,230$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162016201420142014
ModelRCRCRCPassatPassatPassat
Trim200t3003501.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0   
AWD $1700    
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100   
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50   
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,815$6,415$4,915$2,830$2,830$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$3,585$2,085$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,846-3,335-1,93900-96

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162014
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 Weight3,738 lb.3,167 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 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested130055%
Total Not Requested107545%

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