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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: $37,465

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $697

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,790

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelPassatPassatISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Cargo net 100 100 64 64 64
Rear spoiler 375 375 389 389  
Body kit 1,900 1,900      
Navigation system     2,550 2,550 2,570
Luxury Plus Package     2,380 2,380  
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
iPod integration     299 299 299
Sunroof     0 0  
Cargo net 80 80 39 39 39
Rear spoiler 300 300 268 268  
Body kit 1,700 1,700      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,166
Luxury Plus Package     2,142 2,142  
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400 400
iPod integration     239 239 239
Sunroof     0 0  
Options (change) 2,375 2,375 6,182 6,182 3,433
Options (change) 2,080 2,080 5,238 5,238 2,844
Destination 820 820 825 825 825
Total Price $37,465 $40,030 $38,162 $43,612 $60,868
Total Invoice $35,765 $38,225 $33,790 $38,641 $54,051

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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: $3,482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $684
Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelPassatPassatISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6S6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$37,465$40,030$38,162$43,612$60,868
Adjustments for Features-2,785-2,8850-950-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,680$37,145$38,162$42,662$60,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0$4,500$21,956
Total Invoice$35,765$38,225$33,790$38,641$54,051
Adjustments for Features-2,659-2,7550-842-666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,106$35,470$33,790$37,799$53,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0$4,009$19,595

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelPassatPassatISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,490$3,605$4,555$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$2,885$0$950$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,659-2,7550-842-666

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,231 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested160062%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested160062%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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