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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: $39,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $8,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,739

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelRXPassat
Trim3503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $29,950
Base Invoice $35,363 $27,513
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Comfort Package 1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
AWD 1,400 1,950
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Navigation system   1,800
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Package 2,028  
Navigation Package 2,172  
Unbranded 12 speakers 94  
Comfort Package 1,678  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
AWD 1,267 1,900
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Navigation system   1,589
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 8,825 9,350
Options (change) 7,669 8,596
Destination 875 630
Total Price $48,775 $39,930
Total Invoice $43,907 $36,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,085
Model Year20112006
ModelRXPassat
Trim3503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-17
Total Price$48,775$39,930
Adjustments for Features-3,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,350$39,930
Total Invoice$43,907$36,739
Adjustments for Features-3,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,824$36,739

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
ModelRXPassat
Trim3503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,680$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0830

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
ModelRXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.7 in
Length187.8 in188.2 in
Width74.2 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,348 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		40.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.3 ft314.2 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
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested200072%
Total Not Requested77528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested066%
Total Not Requested034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested445084%
Total Not Requested83016%

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