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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: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatISISIS
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Cargo net 95 95 95 59 59 59
Cargo mat 125 125 125 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 355 355  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,990 3,990 3,990
Sunroof       0 0  
Satellite radio       486 486 486
Cargo net 69 69 69 35 35 35
Cargo mat 99 99 99 41 41 41
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 246 246  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,302 3,302 3,302
Sunroof       0 0  
Satellite radio       389 389 389
Options (change) 595 595 595 4,959 4,959 4,604
Options (change) 468 468 468 4,013 4,013 3,767
Destination 770 770 770 765 765 765
Total Price $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $36,579 $42,029 $61,369
Total Invoice $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $31,929 $36,726 $53,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,810
Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatISISIS
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,315$36,579$42,029$61,369
Adjustments for Features-825-825-9250-950-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,435$32,735$33,390$36,579$41,079$58,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$4,500$21,440
Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,838$31,929$36,726$53,812
Adjustments for Features-789-789-8850-830-2,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,119$31,325$31,953$31,929$35,896$50,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$3,967$18,946

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatISISIS
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,830$2,830$2,930$2,005$2,955$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$825$925$0$950$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-789-789-8850-830-2,937

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,167 lb.3,456 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 250

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%

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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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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