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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: $34,220

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,900 $32,950
Base Invoice $39,177 $31,600
Navigation Package 1,750  
Premium Package 1,085  
Wood trim 400  
Sunroof 1,100  
Heated front seats 440  
Cargo mat 105 125
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation Package 1,619  
Premium Package 999  
Wood trim 368  
Sunroof 1,012  
Heated front seats 405  
Cargo mat 63 99
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 4,880 500
Options (change) 4,466 399
Destination 950 770
Total Price $47,730 $34,220
Total Invoice $44,593 $32,769

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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: $9,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,746
Model Year20162012
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,730$34,220
Adjustments for Features-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,365$34,220
Total Invoice$44,593$32,769
Adjustments for Features-4,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,515$32,769

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,595$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelRXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length192.5 in191.6 in
Width74.6 in72.2 in
Height67.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67559%
Total Not Requested47541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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