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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatRXRX
TrimV6 SEL Premium350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $33,230 $40,457 $47,002
Rear spoiler 375    
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Premium Package   1,110  
Sunroof   1,350  
Obstacle detection, rear   535 535
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   200 200
Heated front seats   440  
LED headlights   1,615 1,615
Rear spoiler 300    
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Premium Package   1,020  
Sunroof   1,243  
Obstacle detection, rear   492 492
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   184 184
Heated front seats   405  
LED headlights   1,487 1,487
Options (change) 375 7,370 4,470
Options (change) 300 6,787 4,119
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $35,875 $51,635 $55,735
Total Invoice $34,380 $48,239 $52,116

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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: $12,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,168
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatRXRX
TrimV6 SEL Premium350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionS6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$35,875$51,635$55,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,880-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$48,755$51,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925
Total Invoice$34,380$48,239$52,116
Adjustments for Features0-2,691-3,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,380$45,548$48,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,776

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201820182018
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$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$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
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats$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 $75
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$3,915$6,795$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,691-3,792

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,571 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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