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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $13,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $12,599

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Model Year200620152015
ModelPassatRCRC
Trim3.6 VR6350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $42,790 $62,400
Base Invoice $27,513 $39,796 $58,032
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Sport Package 300    
Navigation system 1,800    
All Weather Package   220  
Navigation Package   1,530 1,760
Luxury Package   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Fog lights   410  
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Sport Package 274    
Navigation system 1,589    
All Weather Package   201  
Navigation Package   1,416 1,627
Luxury Package   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732  
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Fog lights   376  
Options (change) 7,350 7,255 3,360
Options (change) 6,660 6,681 3,099
Destination 630 925 925
Total Price $37,930 $50,970 $66,685
Total Invoice $34,803 $47,402 $62,056

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,590
Model Year200620152015
ModelPassatRCRC
Trim3.6 VR6350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,930$50,970$66,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,160-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$48,810$66,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,690
Total Invoice$34,803$47,402$62,056
Adjustments for Features0-2,009-172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,803$45,393$61,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,491

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200620152015
ModelPassatRCRC
Trim3.6 VR6350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console $100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,405$7,565$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,160$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,009-172

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062015
ModelPassatRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in107.5 in
Length188.2 in184.8 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested405077%
Total Not Requested123023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140059%
Total Not Requested97541%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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