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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720142014
ModelPassatPassatISIS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $33,573 $36,841
F Sport Package     3,115  
Navigation system     2,085 2,085
Blind spot warning system     600 600
Adaptive cruise control     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
F Sport Package     2,866  
Navigation system     1,927 1,927
Blind spot warning system     552 552
Adaptive cruise control     460 460
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Options (change) 0 0 6,800 3,685
Options (change) 0 0 6,265 3,399
Destination 820 820 910 910
Total Price $31,815 $34,815 $43,810 $44,210
Total Invoice $30,544 $33,421 $40,748 $41,150

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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: $13,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,651
Model Year2017201720142014
ModelPassatPassatISIS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6S6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,815$34,815$43,810$44,210
Adjustments for Features-2,185-2,285-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,630$32,530$43,110$44,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$1,100
Total Invoice$30,544$33,421$40,748$41,150
Adjustments for Features-2,098-2,194-6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,446$31,227$40,097$41,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$1,053

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2017201720142014
ModelPassatPassatISIS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,365$5,465$3,880$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$2,285$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,098-2,194-6510

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,231 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 250

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested87549%
Total Not Requested90051%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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