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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $34,650
Base Invoice $35,363 $33,230
Premium Package 2,400  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Comfort Package 1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Rear spoiler   375
Premium Package 2,028  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Comfort Package 1,678  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Navigation Package 2,172  
Unbranded 12 speakers 94  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 8,925 375
Options (change) 7,692 300
Destination 875 850
Total Price $48,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $43,930 $34,380

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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: $12,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,894
Model Year20112018
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,145$35,875
Total Invoice$43,930$34,380
Adjustments for Features-6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,274$34,380

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
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 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
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
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 
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 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,020$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6560

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
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.3,571 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 port25Yes
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%
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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