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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: $39,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $12,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,739

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $11,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelRXPassat
Trim3503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,970 $29,950
Base Invoice $38,306 $27,513
Luxury Package 4,950  
Comfort Package 1,390  
Navigation Package 1,915  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
AWD 1,400 1,950
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   1,800
Luxury Package 4,590  
Comfort Package 1,280  
Navigation Package 1,769  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
AWD 1,309 1,900
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Rear side airbags   310
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 10,155 9,350
Options (change) 9,408 8,596
Destination 925 630
Total Price $52,050 $39,930
Total Invoice $48,639 $36,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,279
Model Year20152006
ModelRXPassat
Trim3503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$52,050$39,930
Adjustments for Features-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,175$39,930
Total Invoice$48,639$36,739
Adjustments for Features-3,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,018$36,739

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelRXPassat
Trim3503.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel 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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$8,255$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelRXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.7 in
Length187.8 in188.2 in
Width74.2 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft314.2 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 washers50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested205055%
Total Not Requested165045%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested435082%
Total Not Requested93018%

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