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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: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $7,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,318

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $4,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelRXPassat
Trim350VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,075 $39,200
Base Invoice $35,363 $36,669
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Comfort Package 1,950  
AWD 1,400  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 975
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 2,028  
Navigation Package 2,172  
Unbranded 12 speakers 94  
Comfort Package 1,678  
AWD 1,267  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 861
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Rear side airbags   310
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 10,325 3,350
Options (change) 8,959 2,959
Destination 875 690
Total Price $50,275 $43,240
Total Invoice $45,197 $40,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,652
Model Year20112008
ModelRXPassat
Trim350VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine275hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/40-18
Total Price$50,275$43,240
Adjustments for Features-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,685$43,240
Total Invoice$45,197$40,318
Adjustments for Features-3,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,970$40,318

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelRXPassat
Trim350VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,945$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelRXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in106.7 in
Length187.8 in188.0 in
Width74.2 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,348 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested235085%
Total Not Requested42515%
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 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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