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Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,845

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelESJetta
Trim330GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $24,300
Base Invoice $28,640 $22,659
Stability control 650  
Xenon HID headlights 640  
Navigation system 2,200 1,800
Heated front seats 640  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Stability control 520  
Xenon HID headlights 512  
Navigation system 1,843 1,589
Heated front seats 512  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 4,130 5,895
Options (change) 3,387 5,459
Destination 695 650
Total Price $37,125 $30,845
Total Invoice $32,722 $28,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,663
Model Year20062008
ModelESJetta
Trim330GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$37,125$30,845
Adjustments for Features-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,660$30,845
Total Invoice$32,722$28,768
Adjustments for Features-1,2910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$28,768

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062008
ModelESJetta
Trim330GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,530$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2910

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062008
ModelESJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in179.3 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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