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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: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $11,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,318

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $10,691

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Model Year20162008
ModelRXPassat
Trim350 F SportVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $50,275 $39,200
Base Invoice $47,013 $36,669
Navigation Package 1,750  
Steering-linked headlights 415  
Lexus Safety System+ 635  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear side airbags   350
Adaptive cruise control   975
Navigation system   1,800
Navigation Package 1,619  
Steering-linked headlights 383  
Lexus Safety System+ 584  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Rear side airbags   310
Adaptive cruise control   861
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 3,300 3,350
Options (change) 3,046 2,959
Destination 950 690
Total Price $54,525 $43,240
Total Invoice $51,009 $40,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,111
Model Year20162008
ModelRXPassat
Trim350 F SportVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/40-18
Total Price$54,525$43,240
Adjustments for Features-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,560$43,240
Total Invoice$51,009$40,318
Adjustments for Features-5,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,429$40,318

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelRXPassat
Trim350 F SportVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$11,095$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelRXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in106.7 in
Length192.5 in188.0 in
Width74.6 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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