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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: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $19,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201720172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatRCRCRC
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Lighting Package 1,095          
Floor mats 235          
Cargo net 100 100 100 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 399 399 399
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control       500 500 500
Luxury Package       2,990   2,700
Sunroof       1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19       795   795
Navigation Package       1,470 1,470 1,470
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps       1,160 1,160  
F Sport Package       4,105 3,700  
Fog lights       410 410 410
LED headlights           1,160
Lighting Package 942          
Floor mats 185          
Cargo net 80 80 80 39 39 39
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 280 280 280
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control       460 460 460
Luxury Package       2,752   2,484
Sunroof       1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19       732   732
Navigation Package       1,360 1,360 1,360
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps       1,067 1,067  
F Sport Package       3,777 3,404  
Fog lights       376 376 376
LED headlights           1,067
Options (change) 1,805 475 475 13,494 9,304 9,099
Options (change) 1,507 380 380 12,315 8,458 8,270
Destination 820 820 820 975 975 975
Total Price $33,120 $35,565 $38,130 $54,624 $53,049 $53,084
Total Invoice $31,572 $34,065 $36,525 $50,635 $49,209 $49,244

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,869
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,726
Model Year201620162016201720172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatRCRCRC
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6T8T6T8
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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$33,120$35,565$38,130$54,624$53,049$53,084
Adjustments for Features0-1,110-1,210-2,010-2,060-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,120$34,455$36,920$52,614$50,989$52,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$1,625$0$1,035
Total Invoice$31,572$34,065$36,525$50,635$49,209$49,244
Adjustments for Features0-1,063-1,159-1,863-1,911-983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,572$33,002$35,366$48,772$47,298$48,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,794$1,474$0$963

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201620162016201720172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatRCRCRC
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote start $150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100   
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200   
Lane departure warning $200$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
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$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 $75
Boost gauge   $75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25 $25
Performance meter   $150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 $900
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50$50
Wood trim   $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,855$4,965$5,065$5,865$5,915$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110$1,210$2,010$2,060$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,063-1,159-1,863-1,911-983

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,231 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
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested170075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested87528%
Total Not Requested227572%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested67525%
Total Not Requested205075%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested67528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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