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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: $32,730

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $12,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $10,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelRXPassat
Trim350Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,075 $29,690
Base Invoice $35,363 $27,727
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Heated front seats 640  
Navigation system   1,990
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Package 2,028  
Navigation Package 2,172  
Unbranded 12 speakers 94  
Heated front seats 550  
Navigation system   1,758
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 5,615 2,340
Options (change) 4,844 2,068
Destination 875 700
Total Price $45,565 $32,730
Total Invoice $41,082 $30,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,817
Model Year20112009
ModelRXPassat
Trim350Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine275hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-17
Total Price$45,565$32,730
Adjustments for Features-5,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,275$32,730
Total Invoice$41,082$30,495
Adjustments for Features-4,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,312$30,495

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
ModelRXPassat
Trim350Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,595$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7700

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
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 Weight4,178 lb.3,512 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested127546%
Total Not Requested150054%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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