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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: $40,889

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,452

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017201720172017
ModelPassatRCRCRCRC
Trim3.6 VR6200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,180 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $27,997 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Sport Package 4,030        
All-weather floor mats 185 110 110 110 110
Xenon HID headlights 950        
Body kit 1,650        
Navigation system 1,800        
Rear spoiler 479 399 399 399  
Adaptive cruise control 975 500 500 500 500
iPod integration 0        
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795  
Cargo net   65 65 65 65
Cargo mat   105 105 105 105
Fog lights   410 410 410  
Sport Package 3,681        
All-weather floor mats 145 65 65 65 65
Xenon HID headlights 839        
Body kit 1,390        
Navigation system 1,589        
Rear spoiler 310 280 280 280  
Adaptive cruise control 861 460 460 460 460
iPod integration 0        
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732  
Cargo net   39 39 39 39
Cargo mat   65 65 65 65
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Options (change) 10,069 7,944 4,159 7,654 3,350
Options (change) 8,815 7,141 3,657 6,873 3,001
Destination 640 975 975 975 975
Total Price $40,889 $49,074 $47,904 $51,639 $68,490
Total Invoice $37,452 $45,461 $44,408 $47,847 $63,649

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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: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,148
Model Year20072017201720172017
ModelPassatRCRCRCRC
Trim3.6 VR6200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$40,889$49,074$47,904$51,639$68,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-1,950-2,625-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,889$46,549$45,954$49,014$67,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$3,060$21,211
Total Invoice$37,452$45,461$44,408$47,847$63,649
Adjustments for Features0-2,339-1,808-2,432-1,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,452$43,122$42,600$45,415$62,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$522$0$2,815$19,818

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20072017201720172017
ModelPassatRCRCRCRC
Trim3.6 VR6200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200 $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175 
Rear air vents$100    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75 
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $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 $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,365$7,890$7,315$7,990$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$1,950$2,625$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,339-1,808-2,432-1,231

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20072017
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.3,738 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested359075%
Total Not Requested119025%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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