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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: $37,665

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,019

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelPassatIS
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $41,370
Base Invoice $34,519 $38,474
Cargo net 100 65
Rear spoiler 375 389
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 425
Navigation system   1,735
Rearview camera   350
RWD   0
Cargo net 80 39
Rear spoiler 300 259
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 280
Navigation system   1,604
Rearview camera   324
RWD   0
Options (change) 850 2,964
Options (change) 680 2,506
Destination 820 975
Total Price $37,665 $45,309
Total Invoice $36,019 $41,955

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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: $6,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,242
Model Year20152017
ModelPassatIS
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,665$45,309
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$44,559
Total Invoice$36,019$41,955
Adjustments for Features0-694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,019$41,261

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152017
ModelPassatIS
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,130$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-694

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152017
ModelPassatIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in184.3 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,423 lb.3,593 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 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

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