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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatRCRCRC
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Navigation Package       1,530 1,530 1,530
Luxury Package       2,990   2,700
Sunroof       1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19       795   795
Fog lights       410 410 410
Navigation Package       1,416 1,416 1,416
Luxury Package       2,752   2,484
Sunroof       1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19       732   732
Fog lights       376 376 376
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,825 3,040 6,535
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,288 2,804 6,020
Destination 770 770 770 950 950 950
Total Price $30,665 $32,965 $33,720 $47,770 $46,600 $50,265
Total Invoice $29,440 $31,646 $32,370 $44,434 $43,381 $46,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,697
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatRCRCRC
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,665$32,965$33,720$47,770$46,600$50,265
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,985-2,410-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$32,965$33,620$44,785$44,190$47,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$595$0$2,990
Total Invoice$29,440$31,646$32,370$44,434$43,381$46,757
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,777-2,244-2,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,440$31,646$32,274$41,657$41,137$43,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$520$0$2,750

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatRCRCRC
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50$50
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,405$3,405$3,505$6,390$5,815$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,985$2,410$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,777-2,244-2,870

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in107.5 in
Length191.6 in184.8 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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 audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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 Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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 Requested130055%
Total Not Requested107545%

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