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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $38,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $34,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelPassatPassatRC
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $62,805
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $58,408
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Premium Package F     3,240
Navigation Package     1,530
Adaptive cruise control     500
Sunroof     1,100
Leather seating surfaces     800
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Premium Package F     2,981
Navigation Package     1,416
Adaptive cruise control     460
Sunroof     1,012
Leather seating surfaces     736
Options (change) 375 375 7,170
Options (change) 300 300 6,605
Destination 850 850 950
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $70,925
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $65,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,121
Model Year201820182016
ModelPassatPassatRC
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4280hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,875$35,875$70,925
Adjustments for Features0-150-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$35,725$70,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$65,963
Adjustments for Features0-144-339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$34,236$65,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201820182016
ModelPassatPassatRC
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,390$4,540$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-339

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,275 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 F

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%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested79035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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