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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: $34,220

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,400 $32,950
Base Invoice $33,099 $31,600
Premium Package 1,245  
Heated front seats 665  
Navigation system 2,650  
Cargo mat 95 125
Rear spoiler   375
Premium Package 1,122  
Heated front seats 532  
Navigation system 2,225  
Cargo mat 57 99
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 4,655 500
Options (change) 3,936 399
Destination 765 770
Total Price $42,820 $34,220
Total Invoice $37,800 $32,769

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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: $6,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,098
Model Year20082012
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18
Total Price$42,820$34,220
Adjustments for Features-2,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,630$34,220
Total Invoice$37,800$32,769
Adjustments for Features-1,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,867$32,769

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,345$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9330

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,870 lb.3,446 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested87530%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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