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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: $33,304

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,739

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatISISIS
TrimKomfort250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $26,436 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Navigation system 1,990 2,490 2,490 2,490
All-weather floor mats 185 109 109 109
Rear spoiler 479 389 389  
Body kit 1,650      
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Navigation system 1,758 2,300 2,300 2,300
All-weather floor mats 145 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 310 268 268  
Body kit 1,390      
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Options (change) 4,304 3,061 3,061 2,672
Options (change) 3,603 2,677 2,677 2,409
Destination 700 895 895 895
Total Price $33,304 $39,021 $44,276 $65,317
Total Invoice $30,739 $36,183 $41,068 $60,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,940
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatISISIS
TrimKomfort250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$33,304$39,021$44,276$65,317
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-3,400-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,304$36,321$40,876$60,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,555$24,146
Total Invoice$30,739$36,183$41,068$60,734
Adjustments for Features0-2,504-3,154-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,739$33,679$37,914$56,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,235$22,545

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatISISIS
TrimKomfort250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,905$5,605$6,305$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$3,400$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,504-3,154-4,510

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,345 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
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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