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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: $32,710

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,266

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,299

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201320132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Cargo net 95 95 95 64 64 64
Cargo mat 125 125 125 73 73 73
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 389 389  
Navigation system       2,490 2,490 2,490
Cargo net 69 69 69 39 39 39
Cargo mat 99 99 99 44 44 44
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 268 268  
Navigation system       2,300 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 595 595 595 3,016 3,016 2,627
Options (change) 468 468 468 2,651 2,651 2,383
Destination 820 820 820 895 895 895
Total Price $32,710 $34,810 $35,680 $38,976 $44,231 $65,272
Total Invoice $31,299 $33,314 $34,148 $36,157 $41,042 $60,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,480
Model Year201420142014201320132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$32,710$34,810$35,680$38,976$44,231$65,272
Adjustments for Features-650-650-7500-700-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$34,160$34,930$38,976$43,531$63,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$4,555$24,146
Total Invoice$31,299$33,314$34,148$36,157$41,042$60,708
Adjustments for Features-622-622-7180-650-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,677$32,692$33,430$36,157$40,392$58,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$4,235$22,551

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201420142014201320132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25   
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
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
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   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$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$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
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   
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$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
Metal pedals     $75
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,180$3,180$3,280$2,530$3,230$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$650$750$0$700$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-622-622-7180-650-2,000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142013
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested87588%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested87588%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested87588%
Total Not Requested12512%

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