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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201720172017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatGSGSGSGSGSGS
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $83,940
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $78,064
Cargo net 95 95 95 65 65 65 65 65 65
Cargo mat 125 125 125 105 105 105 105 105 105
Rear spoiler 375 375 375   395   395    
Navigation system       0          
Premium Package         0        
RWD         0        
Cargo net 69 69 69 39 39 39 39 39 39
Cargo mat 99 99 99 62 62 62 62 62 62
Rear spoiler 300 300 300   250   250    
Navigation system       0          
Premium Package         0        
RWD         0        
Options (change) 595 595 595 170 565 170 565 170 170
Options (change) 468 468 468 101 351 101 351 101 101
Destination 770 770 770 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $55,125 $52,235 $55,955 $65,175 $69,825 $85,085
Total Invoice $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $51,203 $48,473 $52,008 $60,507 $64,900 $79,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,011
Model Year201220122012201720172017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatGSGSGSGSGSGS
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,315$55,125$52,235$55,955$65,175$69,825$85,085
Adjustments for Features00-100-8,010-5,985-7,935-6,575-8,025-8,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,215$47,115$46,250$48,020$58,600$61,800$76,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$865$0$1,770$12,350$15,550$30,625
Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,838$51,203$48,473$52,008$60,507$64,900$79,140
Adjustments for Features00-96-7,440-5,554-7,375-6,104-7,459-7,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,742$43,763$42,919$44,633$54,403$57,441$71,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$844$0$1,714$11,484$14,522$28,585

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201220122012201720172017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatGSGSGSGSGSGS
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100        
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0      
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control        $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150      
Heated steering wheel      $100$100 
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150      
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 $0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front        $150
Obstacle detection, rear        $250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15      
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15 
Wiper de-icer      $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential        $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit        $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler        $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100      
Media drive$15$15$15      
SD Card slot$25$25$25      
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25      
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75     
Compass    $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50      
Fog lights$125$125$125      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display        $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25$25 
LED headlights        $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter   $150 $150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim        $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Metal pedals        $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 $150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 $150 $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100 $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100 $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim        $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0      
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede        $1000
Wood trim    $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000 $1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,030$3,030$3,130$11,040$9,015$10,965$9,605$11,055$11,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$8,010$5,985$7,935$6,575$8,025$8,210
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-7,440-5,554-7,375-6,104-7,459-7,636

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122017
ModelPassatGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in192.1 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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