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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: $35,877

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatIS
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $63,600
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $59,148
Cargo net 95 95 95 64
Cargo mat 125 125 125 73
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Navigation system       2,490
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Cargo net 69 69 69 39
Cargo mat 99 99 99 44
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Navigation system       2,300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 595 595 595 2,627
Options (change) 468 468 468 2,383
Destination 770 770 770 910
Total Price $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $67,137
Total Invoice $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $62,441

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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: $33,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,092
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatIS
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,315$67,137
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,215$64,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,838$62,441
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,742$60,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatIS
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $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
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Metal pedals   $75
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,530$2,530$2,630$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,441

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in183.7 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%

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