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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: $33,119

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $10,866

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,594

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $10,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelPassatRCRCRCRC
TrimKomfort200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,300 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805
Base Invoice $26,436 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408
Navigation system 1,990        
Body kit 1,650        
Rear spoiler 479        
Navigation Package   1,530 1,530 1,530 1,530
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Fog lights   410 410 410  
Navigation system 1,758        
Body kit 1,390        
Rear spoiler 310        
Navigation Package   1,416 1,416 1,416 1,416
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Options (change) 4,119 3,040 3,040 3,040 2,630
Options (change) 3,458 2,804 2,804 2,804 2,428
Destination 700 950 950 950 950
Total Price $33,119 $43,985 $46,600 $46,770 $66,385
Total Invoice $30,594 $40,950 $43,381 $43,541 $61,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,006
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,693
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelPassatRCRCRCRC
TrimKomfort200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4241hp 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)235/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,119$43,985$46,600$46,770$66,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-4,560-2,860-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,119$41,125$42,040$43,910$62,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915$2,785$21,700
Total Invoice$30,594$40,950$43,381$43,541$61,786
Adjustments for Features0-2,663-4,245-2,663-3,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,594$38,287$39,136$40,878$58,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$849$2,591$20,186

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelPassatRCRCRCRC
TrimKomfort200t300350F
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
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    
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear air vents$100    
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    
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot$25    
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 rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
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
Performance meter    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200 $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,205$6,065$7,765$6,065$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860$4,560$2,860$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,663-4,245-2,663-3,313

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,345 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
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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