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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,230

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,013

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatRXRX
Trim3.6 VR6350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $41,900 $50,275
Base Invoice $27,513 $39,177 $47,013
Sport Package 300    
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
AWD 1,950 1,400  
Navigation system 1,800    
Rear side airbags 350    
Navigation Package   1,750 1,750
Premium Package   1,085  
Wood trim   400  
Sunroof   1,100  
Cold Weather Package   315  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Steering-linked headlights   415 415
Lexus Safety System+   635 635
Heated front seats   440  
Sport Package 274    
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
AWD 1,900 1,309  
Navigation system 1,589    
Rear side airbags 310    
Navigation Package   1,619 1,619
Premium Package   999  
Wood trim   368  
Sunroof   1,012  
Cold Weather Package   289  
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Steering-linked headlights   383 383
Lexus Safety System+   584 584
Heated front seats   405  
Options (change) 9,650 8,040 3,300
Options (change) 8,870 7,428 3,046
Destination 630 950 950
Total Price $40,230 $50,890 $54,525
Total Invoice $37,013 $47,555 $51,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,029
Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatRXRX
Trim3.6 VR6350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$40,230$50,890$54,525
Adjustments for Features0-5,900-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,230$44,990$47,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,860
Total Invoice$37,013$47,555$51,009
Adjustments for Features0-5,513-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,013$42,042$44,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,722

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatRXRX
Trim3.6 VR6350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,880$10,780$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,900$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,513-6,245

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062016
ModelPassatRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in109.8 in
Length188.2 in192.5 in
Width71.7 in74.6 in
Height58.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.256.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested420080%
Total Not Requested108020%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2150100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2150100%

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