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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: $38,030

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,445

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $36,835
Base Invoice $35,363 $35,325
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Luxury Package 4,900  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Comfort Package 1,950  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Rear spoiler   375
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Luxury Package 4,322  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Comfort Package 1,678  
Navigation Package 2,172  
Unbranded 12 speakers 94  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 11,425 375
Options (change) 9,986 300
Destination 875 820
Total Price $51,375 $38,030
Total Invoice $46,224 $36,445

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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: $11,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,267
Model Year20112016
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)235/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$51,375$38,030
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,695$38,030
Total Invoice$46,224$36,445
Adjustments for Features-1,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,712$36,445

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112016
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Passenger side camera$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,820$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5120

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112016
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.3,481 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested207554%
Total Not Requested180046%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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