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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: $31,340

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $8,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $8,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelPassatISISIS
TrimKomfort200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $26,436 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
Navigation system 1,990 1,505 1,505 1,505
Rear side airbags 350      
Rearview camera   350 350 350
Navigation system 1,758 1,392 1,392 1,392
Rear side airbags 310      
Rearview camera   324 324 324
Options (change) 2,340 1,855 1,855 1,855
Options (change) 2,068 1,716 1,716 1,716
Destination 700 950 950 950
Total Price $31,340 $40,130 $42,505 $43,675
Total Invoice $29,204 $37,379 $39,587 $40,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,800
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelPassatISISIS
TrimKomfort200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,340$40,130$42,505$43,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-4,250-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,340$37,580$38,255$41,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$29,204$37,379$39,587$40,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-3,958-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,204$35,004$35,629$38,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625$3,296

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelPassatISISIS
TrimKomfort200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$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   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
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
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
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 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,255$4,805$6,505$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$4,250$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,375-3,958-2,375

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092016
ModelPassatIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.2 in
Length188.2 in183.7 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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