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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: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelPassatIS
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $35,440
Base Invoice $31,600 $31,186
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302
Options (change) 0 3,990
Options (change) 0 3,302
Destination 770 590
Total Price $33,720 $40,020
Total Invoice $32,370 $35,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,092
Model Year20122006
ModelPassatIS
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,720$40,020
Adjustments for Features-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,320$40,020
Total Invoice$32,370$35,078
Adjustments for Features-3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,986$35,078

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatIS
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,680$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.5 in
Length191.6 in180.1 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested80050%

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