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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: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $34,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,768

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $30,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelPassatPassatIS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $61,750
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $57,430
All-weather floor mats 235 235 109
Cargo net 100 100 64
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Navigation system     2,490
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Cargo mat     73
All-weather floor mats 185 185 65
Cargo net 80 80 39
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Navigation system     2,300
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Adaptive cruise control     1,380
Cargo mat     44
Options (change) 710 710 4,736
Options (change) 565 565 4,288
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $33,210 $36,210 $67,381
Total Invoice $31,768 $34,645 $62,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,883
Model Year201820182013
ModelPassatPassatIS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$33,210$36,210$67,381
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,125$34,975$67,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,768$34,645$62,613
Adjustments for Features-1,038-1,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,730$33,463$62,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820182013
ModelPassatPassatIS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,415$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,038-1,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,275 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 F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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