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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,415

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $25,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,494

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $24,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelTouaregISISIS
TrimV6 TSI Hybrid250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,745 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $61,572 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Rear bumper protector   76 76 76
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,601 3,601 3,619
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Rear bumper protector   53 53 53
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 0 5,745 4,870 4,501
Options (change) 0 5,189 4,382 4,132
Destination 910 875 875 875
Total Price $65,655 $40,415 $45,965 $66,676
Total Invoice $62,482 $37,494 $42,660 $62,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,540
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelTouaregISISIS
TrimV6 TSI Hybrid250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V6 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT8M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$65,655$40,415$45,965$66,676
Adjustments for Features-6,7750-1,000-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,880$40,415$44,965$64,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$23,711
Total Invoice$62,482$37,494$42,660$62,016
Adjustments for Features-6,4480-928-2,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,034$37,494$41,732$59,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,238$22,150

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelTouaregISISIS
TrimV6 TSI Hybrid250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  $1300
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras$500   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Headlight washers  $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50   
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$10,005$3,230$4,230$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,775$0$1,000$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4480-928-2,372

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142012
ModelTouaregIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.9 in107.5 in
Length188.8 in180.1 in
Width76.4 in70.9 in
Height68.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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