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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: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $11,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,318

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $10,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatRX
TrimVR6350 F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $50,275
Base Invoice $36,669 $47,013
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Heated front seats 225  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Navigation system 1,800  
Navigation Package   1,750
Steering-linked headlights   415
Lexus Safety System+   635
Obstacle detection, rear   500
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 310  
Heated front seats 199  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Navigation system 1,589  
Navigation Package   1,619
Steering-linked headlights   383
Lexus Safety System+   584
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 3,350 3,300
Options (change) 2,959 3,046
Destination 690 950
Total Price $43,240 $54,525
Total Invoice $40,318 $51,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,111
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatRX
TrimVR6350 F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/55-20
Total Price$43,240$54,525
Adjustments for Features0-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,240$48,560
Total Invoice$40,318$51,009
Adjustments for Features0-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,318$45,429

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatRX
TrimVR6350 F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Self-repairing paint $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,130$11,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,580

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in109.8 in
Length188.0 in192.5 in
Width71.7 in74.6 in
Height59.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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
35.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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-speed700Yes
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 Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%

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