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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: $31,165

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,839

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatRXRXRX
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $39,660 $47,350 $46,310
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $37,083 $44,274 $43,531
Rear spoiler 375 375 375      
Cargo mat 125 125 125 105 105 105
Premium Package       2,260   2,260
Navigation Package       2,775 2,775 2,775
Heated front seats       640   640
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
Cargo mat 99 99 99 63 63 63
Premium Package       2,115   2,115
Navigation Package       2,563 2,563 2,563
Heated front seats       588   588
Options (change) 500 500 500 5,780 2,880 5,780
Options (change) 399 399 399 5,329 2,626 5,329
Destination 770 770 770 895 895 895
Total Price $31,165 $33,465 $34,220 $46,335 $51,125 $52,985
Total Invoice $29,839 $32,045 $32,769 $43,307 $47,795 $49,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,253
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatRXRXRX
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6S6S6T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/60-18235/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$31,165$33,465$34,220$46,335$51,125$52,985
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,440-6,390-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,165$33,465$34,120$42,895$44,735$49,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$1,840$6,575
Total Invoice$29,839$32,045$32,769$43,307$47,795$49,755
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,215-5,974-3,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,839$32,045$32,673$40,092$41,821$46,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$1,729$6,362

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatRXRXRX
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Remote start$150$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers    $175 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,080$2,080$2,180$5,520$8,470$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,440$6,390$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,215-5,974-3,301

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in107.9 in
Length191.6 in187.8 in
Width72.2 in74.2 in
Height58.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.980.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%

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