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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: $11,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,739

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,967

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Model Year201720172006
ModelRXRXPassat
Trim350350 F Sport3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,120 $50,120 $29,950
Base Invoice $40,316 $46,845 $27,513
Navigation Package 1,690 1,690  
Premium Package 960    
Wood trim 400    
Sunroof 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 535 535  
Heated front seats 440    
Steering-linked headlights 415 415  
AWD 1,400 1,400 1,950
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Navigation system     1,800
Rear side airbags     350
Navigation Package 1,563 1,563  
Premium Package 883    
Wood trim 368    
Sunroof 1,012    
Obstacle detection, rear 492 492  
Heated front seats 405    
Steering-linked headlights 383 383  
AWD 1,309 1,309 1,900
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Navigation system     1,589
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 6,940 4,040 9,350
Options (change) 6,415 3,747 8,596
Destination 975 975 630
Total Price $51,035 $55,135 $39,930
Total Invoice $47,706 $51,567 $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: $5,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,569
Model Year201720172006
ModelRXRXPassat
Trim350350 F Sport3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/45-17
Total Price$51,035$55,135$39,930
Adjustments for Features-5,775-6,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,260$48,410$39,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$0
Total Invoice$47,706$51,567$36,739
Adjustments for Features-5,398-6,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,308$45,277$36,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,969$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172006
ModelRXRXPassat
Trim350350 F Sport3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,855$11,805$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,775$6,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,398-6,2900

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172006
ModelRXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.7 in
Length192.5 in188.2 in
Width74.6 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 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 in37.8 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested050%
Total Not Requested050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested445084%
Total Not Requested83016%

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