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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: $33,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,906

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelRXRXRXPassatPassatPassat
Trim350350 F Sport450h1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,970 $48,710 $47,620 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $38,306 $45,543 $44,761 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Luxury Package 4,950   5,635      
Comfort Package 1,390   825      
Navigation Package 1,915 1,915 1,915      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates       375 375 375
Luxury Package 4,590   5,230      
Comfort Package 1,280   759      
Navigation Package 1,769 1,769 1,769      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates       300 300 300
Options (change) 8,255 1,915 8,375 750 750 750
Options (change) 7,639 1,769 7,758 600 600 600
Destination 925 925 925 820 820 820
Total Price $50,150 $51,550 $56,920 $33,360 $35,495 $37,565
Total Invoice $46,870 $48,237 $53,444 $31,906 $33,954 $35,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,732
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelRXRXRXPassatPassatPassat
Trim350350 F Sport450h1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19235/55-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$50,150$51,550$56,920$33,360$35,495$37,565
Adjustments for Features-3,415-4,915-2,99000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,735$46,635$53,930$33,360$35,495$37,465
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$7,295$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$46,870$48,237$53,444$31,906$33,954$35,939
Adjustments for Features-3,192-4,599-2,80700-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,678$43,638$50,637$31,906$33,954$35,843
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$6,999$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelRXRXRXPassatPassatPassat
Trim350350 F Sport450h1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200 $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 $100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50 $50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates $100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Metal pedals $75    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$6,520$8,020$6,095$3,105$3,105$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$4,915$2,990$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,192-4,599-2,80700-96

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015
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 Weight4,179 lb.3,173 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 Room55.5 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested210057%
Total Not Requested160043%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested30027%
Total Not Requested80073%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested210057%
Total Not Requested160043%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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