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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: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,939

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelPassatRXRX
TrimV6 SEL Premium350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,995 $43,120 $50,120
Base Invoice $34,519 $40,316 $46,845
Rear spoiler 375    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Navigation Package   1,690 1,690
Premium Package   960  
Wood trim   400  
Sunroof   1,100  
Heated front seats   440  
Rear spoiler 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300    
Navigation Package   1,563 1,563
Premium Package   883  
Wood trim   368  
Sunroof   1,012  
Heated front seats   405  
Options (change) 750 4,590 1,690
Options (change) 600 4,231 1,563
Destination 820 975 975
Total Price $37,565 $48,685 $52,785
Total Invoice $35,939 $45,522 $49,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,894
Model Year201520172017
ModelPassatRXRX
TrimV6 SEL Premium350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionS6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$37,565$48,685$52,785
Adjustments for Features0-5,015-6,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,565$43,670$46,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925
Total Invoice$35,939$45,522$49,383
Adjustments for Features0-4,689-5,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,939$40,833$43,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,759

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201520172017
ModelPassatRXRX
TrimV6 SEL Premium350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$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
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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
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
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
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 $100
Total Value of Features$3,255$8,270$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,015$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,689-5,791

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152017
ModelPassatRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in109.8 in
Length191.6 in192.5 in
Width72.2 in74.6 in
Height58.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,423 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.956.3 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 reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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 reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

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