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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: $34,820

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,345

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $33,525
Base Invoice $35,363 $32,151
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Heated front seats 640  
Cargo mat 92 125
Rear spoiler   375
Premium Package 2,028  
Navigation Package 2,172  
Unbranded 12 speakers 94  
Heated front seats 550  
Cargo mat 55 99
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 5,707 500
Options (change) 4,899 399
Destination 875 795
Total Price $45,657 $34,820
Total Invoice $41,137 $33,345

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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: $7,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,940
Model Year20112013
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,657$34,820
Adjustments for Features-3,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,492$34,820
Total Invoice$41,137$33,345
Adjustments for Features-2,8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,285$33,345

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112013
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
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 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,395$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8520

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112013
ModelRXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.4 in
Length187.8 in191.6 in
Width74.2 in72.2 in
Height66.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.9 ft3

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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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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