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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: $30,215

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,089

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $24,770
Base Invoice $30,253 $23,094
Premium Package 1,280  
Heated front seats 640  
Rear side airbags 250 350
Navigation system 2,650 1,990
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Autobahn Package   2,405
Premium Package 1,098  
Heated front seats 512  
Rear side airbags 200 310
Navigation system 2,230 1,758
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Autobahn Package   2,227
Options (change) 5,635 4,745
Options (change) 4,692 4,295
Destination 765 700
Total Price $40,520 $30,215
Total Invoice $35,710 $28,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,294
Model Year20082009
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,520$30,215
Adjustments for Features-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,745$30,215
Total Invoice$35,710$28,089
Adjustments for Features-3,3270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,383$28,089

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$5,405$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3270

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelESJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in179.3 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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