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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: $15,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,900 $34,650
Base Invoice $39,177 $33,230
Blind spot warning system 500  
Wood trim 400  
Sunroof 1,100  
Premium Package 1,085  
Lexus Safety System+ 635  
Navigation Package 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
LED headlights 1,615  
Heated front seats 440  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 200  
Rear spoiler   375
Blind spot warning system 460  
Wood trim 368  
Sunroof 1,012  
Premium Package 999  
Lexus Safety System+ 584  
Navigation Package 1,619  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
LED headlights 1,487  
Heated front seats 405  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 184  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 8,225 375
Options (change) 7,578 300
Destination 950 850
Total Price $51,075 $35,875
Total Invoice $47,705 $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: $12,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,775
Model Year20162018
ModelRXPassat
Trim350V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$51,075$35,875
Adjustments for Features-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,345$35,875
Total Invoice$47,705$34,380
Adjustments for Features-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,155$34,380

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,645$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5500

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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.3,571 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested170079%
Total Not Requested45021%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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