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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: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,080

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelPassatIS
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $40,870
Base Invoice $33,230 $38,009
Adaptive cruise control   500
Blind spot warning system   600
Obstacle detection, rear   500
F Sport Package   3,155
Navigation system   1,505
RWD   0
Adaptive cruise control   460
Blind spot warning system   552
Obstacle detection, rear   460
F Sport Package   2,905
Navigation system   1,392
RWD   0
Options (change) 0 6,260
Options (change) 0 5,769
Destination 850 950
Total Price $35,500 $48,080
Total Invoice $34,080 $44,728

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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: $13,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,690
Model Year20182016
ModelPassatIS
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,500$48,080
Adjustments for Features-1,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,415$48,080
Total Invoice$34,080$44,728
Adjustments for Features-1,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,038$44,728

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182016
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,590$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,571 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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested107539%
Total Not Requested170061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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