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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $15,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,318

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $12,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelPassatGXGX
TrimVR6460460 Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $53,045 $57,840
Base Invoice $36,669 $47,209 $51,477
Heated front seats 225    
iPod integration 0    
Rear side airbags 350    
Navigation system 1,800 1,990  
Adaptive cruise control 975    
Pre-Collision System Package   1,720 1,720
Xenon HID headlights   815  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Cargo cover   150  
Heated front seats 199    
iPod integration 0    
Rear side airbags 310    
Navigation system 1,589 1,826  
Adaptive cruise control 861    
Pre-Collision System Package   1,479 1,479
Xenon HID headlights   700  
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430
Cargo cover   130  
Options (change) 3,350 5,175 2,220
Options (change) 2,959 4,565 1,909
Destination 690 875 875
Total Price $43,240 $59,095 $60,935
Total Invoice $40,318 $52,649 $54,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,438
Model Year200820112011
ModelPassatGXGX
TrimVR6460460 Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$43,240$59,095$60,935
Adjustments for Features0-6,615-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,240$52,480$53,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890
Total Invoice$40,318$52,649$54,261
Adjustments for Features0-5,893-6,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,318$46,756$47,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$769

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200820112011
ModelPassatGXGX
TrimVR6460460 Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,830$12,445$13,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,615$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,893-6,736

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatGX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in109.8 in
Length188.0 in189.2 in
Width71.7 in74.2 in
Height59.7 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.5,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.834.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft364.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Pre-Collision System Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Pre-Collision System Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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