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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: $15,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelPassatRX
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $41,900
Base Invoice $33,230 $39,177
Rear spoiler 375  
Lexus Safety System+   635
Wood trim   400
Sunroof   1,100
Premium Package   1,085
Navigation Package   1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Blind spot warning system   500
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   200
LED headlights   1,615
Heated front seats   440
Rear spoiler 300  
Lexus Safety System+   584
Wood trim   368
Sunroof   1,012
Premium Package   999
Navigation Package   1,619
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Blind spot warning system   460
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   184
LED headlights   1,487
Heated front seats   405
Options (change) 375 8,225
Options (change) 300 7,578
Destination 850 950
Total Price $35,875 $51,075
Total Invoice $34,380 $47,705

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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: $12,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,775
Model Year20182016
ModelPassatRX
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$35,875$51,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$48,345
Total Invoice$34,380$47,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,380$45,155

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182016
ModelPassatRX
TrimV6 SEL Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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
Self-repairing paint $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,915$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182016
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested170079%
Total Not Requested45021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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