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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: $35,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $31,704

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,686

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelPassatPassatPassatIS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $63,600
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $59,148
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 100 64
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Navigation system       2,490
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 80 39
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Navigation system       2,300
Options (change) 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,554
Options (change) 2,380 2,380 2,380 2,339
Destination 820 820 820 910
Total Price $35,360 $37,495 $39,565 $67,064
Total Invoice $33,686 $35,734 $37,719 $62,397

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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: $30,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,664
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelPassatPassatPassatIS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$35,360$37,495$39,565$67,064
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,360$37,495$39,465$65,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$33,686$35,734$37,719$62,397
Adjustments for Features00-95-1,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,686$35,734$37,624$61,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,938$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2015201520152014
ModelPassatPassatPassatIS
Trim1.8T 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 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
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $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 
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 
Leather door panel trim   $250
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
Total Value of Features$2,755$2,755$2,855$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments00-95-1,047

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152014
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 Weight3,173 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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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