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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: $31,165

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,839

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatGXGX
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $53,795 $58,590
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $49,492 $53,904
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo mat 125 125 125 95 95
Navigation system       1,990  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo mat 99 99 99 57 57
Navigation system       1,840  
Options (change) 500 500 500 2,085 95
Options (change) 399 399 399 1,897 57
Destination 770 770 770 895 895
Total Price $31,165 $33,465 $34,220 $56,775 $59,580
Total Invoice $29,839 $32,045 $32,769 $52,284 $54,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,304
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatGXGX
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$31,165$33,465$34,220$56,775$59,580
Adjustments for Features00-100-8,840-10,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,165$33,465$34,120$47,935$49,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$1,155
Total Invoice$29,839$32,045$32,769$52,284$54,856
Adjustments for Features00-96-8,141-9,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,839$32,045$32,673$44,143$45,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$1,055

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatGXGX
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD w/low range   $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Skid plates   $150$150
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,605$3,605$3,705$12,445$14,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$8,840$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-8,141-9,658

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatGX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in109.8 in
Length191.6 in189.2 in
Width72.2 in74.2 in
Height58.5 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.5,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.934.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.964.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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