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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: $40,889

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $25,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,452

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $24,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelPassatIS
Trim3.6 VR6F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,180 $61,300
Base Invoice $27,997 $57,009
All-weather floor mats 185 109
Sport Package 4,030  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
iPod integration 0  
Rear spoiler 479  
Navigation system 1,800 2,485
Body kit 1,650  
Adaptive cruise control 975 1,500
Cargo net   64
Cargo mat   73
All-weather floor mats 145 65
Sport Package 3,681  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
iPod integration 0  
Rear spoiler 310  
Navigation system 1,589 2,295
Body kit 1,390  
Adaptive cruise control 861 1,380
Cargo net   39
Cargo mat   44
Options (change) 10,069 4,231
Options (change) 8,815 3,823
Destination 640 875
Total Price $40,889 $66,406
Total Invoice $37,452 $61,707

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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: $23,677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,545
Model Year20072012
ModelPassatIS
Trim3.6 VR6F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$40,889$66,406
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,889$64,566
Total Invoice$37,452$61,707
Adjustments for Features0-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,452$59,997

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072012
ModelPassatIS
Trim3.6 VR6F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,415$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,710

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072012
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested369077%
Total Not Requested109023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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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