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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: $32,730

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $15,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $15,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelPassatRXRX
TrimKomfort350350 F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $43,120 $50,120
Base Invoice $27,727 $40,316 $46,845
Navigation system 1,990    
Rear side airbags 350    
Navigation Package   1,690 1,690
Heated front seats   440  
Sunroof   1,100  
Wood trim   400  
Premium Package   960  
Navigation system 1,758    
Rear side airbags 310    
Navigation Package   1,563 1,563
Heated front seats   405  
Sunroof   1,012  
Wood trim   368  
Premium Package   883  
Options (change) 2,340 4,590 1,690
Options (change) 2,068 4,231 1,563
Destination 700 975 975
Total Price $32,730 $48,685 $52,785
Total Invoice $30,495 $45,522 $49,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,182
Model Year200920172017
ModelPassatRXRX
TrimKomfort350350 F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$32,730$48,685$52,785
Adjustments for Features0-8,390-9,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,730$40,295$43,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925
Total Invoice$30,495$45,522$49,383
Adjustments for Features0-7,845-8,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,495$37,677$40,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,757

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200920172017
ModelPassatRXRX
TrimKomfort350350 F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,555$10,945$12,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,390$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,845-8,949

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,512 lb.4,222 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

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