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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,721

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelPassatRX
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,995 $39,075
Base Invoice $32,601 $36,537
Rear spoiler 375  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Luxury Package   4,900
Comfort Package   1,950
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Rear spoiler 300  
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Luxury Package   4,543
Comfort Package   1,796
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Options (change) 375 11,425
Options (change) 300 10,556
Destination 820 875
Total Price $35,190 $51,375
Total Invoice $33,721 $47,968

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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: $14,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,912
Model Year20172012
ModelPassatRX
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$35,190$51,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$49,945
Total Invoice$33,721$47,968
Adjustments for Features0-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,721$46,633

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172012
ModelPassatRX
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Passenger side camera $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,190$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,335

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,481 lb.4,178 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 in55.6 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested207554%
Total Not Requested180046%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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