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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,115

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $2,681

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,948

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelPassatISISIS
Trim3.6 VR6250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $27,513 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Sport Package 300      
Luxury #2 Package 5,250      
All-weather floor mats 185 109 109 109
Navigation system 1,800 2,465 2,465 2,485
F Sport Package   2,440 2,440  
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Headlight washers   100   100
Cargo net   64 64 64
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Sport Package 274      
Luxury #2 Package 4,797      
All-weather floor mats 145 65 65 65
Navigation system 1,589 2,233 2,233 2,251
F Sport Package   2,098 2,098  
Xenon HID headlights   753    
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430 430
Headlight washers   86   86
Cargo net   39 39 39
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Options (change) 7,535 6,626 5,651 3,331
Options (change) 6,805 5,748 4,909 2,915
Destination 630 875 875 875
Total Price $38,115 $40,796 $46,246 $64,866
Total Invoice $34,948 $36,589 $41,532 $58,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,269
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelPassatISISIS
Trim3.6 VR6250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$38,115$40,796$46,246$64,866
Adjustments for Features-6850-950-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,430$40,796$45,296$62,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,795
Total Invoice$34,948$36,589$41,532$58,384
Adjustments for Features-6280-853-2,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,320$36,589$40,679$56,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,090$19,747

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelPassatISISIS
Trim3.6 VR6250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,140$2,455$3,405$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$0$950$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-6280-853-2,048

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062011
ModelPassatIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.5 in
Length188.2 in180.1 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
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 net40Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested424080%
Total Not Requested104020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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