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Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,859

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Model Year201820182018
ModelRXRXPassat
Trim350350 F SportV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,270 $50,270 $34,650
Base Invoice $40,457 $47,002 $33,230
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120  
Premium Package 1,110    
Sunroof 1,350    
Obstacle detection, rear 535 535  
LED headlights 1,615 1,615  
Heated front seats 440    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 200 200  
Rear spoiler     375
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956  
Premium Package 1,020    
Sunroof 1,243    
Obstacle detection, rear 492 492  
LED headlights 1,487 1,487  
Heated front seats 405    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 184 184  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 7,370 4,470 375
Options (change) 6,787 4,119 300
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $51,635 $55,735 $35,875
Total Invoice $48,239 $52,116 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,168
Model Year201820182018
ModelRXRXPassat
Trim350350 F SportV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/45-18
Total Price$51,635$55,735$35,875
Adjustments for Features-2,880-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,755$51,680$35,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$48,239$52,116$34,380
Adjustments for Features-2,691-3,7920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,548$48,324$34,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,776$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018
ModelRXRXPassat
Trim350350 F SportV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$75
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,795$7,970$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,691-3,7920

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelRXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length192.5 in191.6 in
Width74.6 in72.2 in
Height67.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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