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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: $31,720

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,892

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,372

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelRXRXPassatPassatPassat
Trim330400h2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,370 $44,660 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $32,186 $39,746 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 6,790        
Heated front seats 665 665      
Cargo mat 92 92 125 125 125
Navigation system   2,350      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 5,464        
Heated front seats 532 532      
Cargo mat 55 55 99 99 99
Navigation system   1,980      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 7,547 3,107 500 500 500
Options (change) 6,051 2,567 399 399 399
Destination 695 695 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 0 0 0
Total Price $44,612 $46,262 $31,720 $34,210 $34,820
Total Invoice $38,932 $40,808 $30,372 $32,758 $33,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,815
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelRXRXPassatPassatPassat
Trim330400h2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine223hp V6208hp V6 H170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5CVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 11132, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,612$46,262$31,720$34,210$34,820
Adjustments for Features-2,000-1,82500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,612$44,437$31,720$34,210$34,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$38,932$40,808$30,372$32,758$33,345
Adjustments for Features-1,745-1,61000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,187$39,198$30,372$32,758$33,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,011$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelRXRXPassatPassatPassat
Trim330400h2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Wood trim$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,055$4,880$3,055$3,055$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$1,825$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,745-1,61000-96

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062013
ModelRXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in110.4 in
Length186.2 in191.6 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested290061%
Total Not Requested182539%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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