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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: $36,210

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,645

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatIS
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $41,370
Base Invoice $33,230 $38,474
All-weather floor mats 235 110
Cargo net 100 65
Rear spoiler 375 389
Navigation system   1,735
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Blind spot warning system   600
Premium Package   1,140
Cargo mat   105
RWD   0
All-weather floor mats 185 65
Cargo net 80 39
Rear spoiler 300 259
Navigation system   1,604
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Blind spot warning system   552
Premium Package   1,049
Cargo mat   65
RWD   0
Options (change) 710 4,644
Options (change) 565 4,093
Destination 850 975
Total Price $36,210 $46,989
Total Invoice $34,645 $43,542

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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: $12,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,222
Model Year20182017
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$36,210$46,989
Adjustments for Features-1,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,825$46,989
Total Invoice$34,645$43,542
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,320$43,542

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,140$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3250

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,571 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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