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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: $23,645

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $16,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,170

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $13,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelESJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim350SETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $30,774 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Rear side airbags 250 350 350   350
Rear spoiler 299 360 360   360
Satellite radio 486        
Navigation system 2,650 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Premium Plus Package 1,280        
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Larger rear spoiler       499  
Rear side airbags 200 310 310   310
Rear spoiler 199 280 280   280
Satellite radio 389        
Navigation system 2,230 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
Premium Plus Package 1,152        
Sunroof     883 883  
Larger rear spoiler       370  
Options (change) 4,965 2,500 3,500 3,289 2,500
Options (change) 4,170 2,171 3,054 2,834 2,171
Destination 825 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $40,110 $23,645 $25,780 $27,729 $26,530
Total Invoice $35,769 $22,170 $24,032 $25,836 $24,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,583
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelESJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim350SETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionT6M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,110$23,645$25,780$27,729$26,530
Adjustments for Features-5,6250-375-175-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,485$23,645$25,405$27,554$25,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,760$3,909$1,460
Total Invoice$35,769$22,170$24,032$25,836$24,937
Adjustments for Features-5,0160-350-163-1,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,753$22,170$23,682$25,673$23,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,512$3,503$1,428

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelESJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim350SETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Proximity key$250    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$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    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 $300
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Dual-zone climate control$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration    $100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$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    
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100  $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Memory system, 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$7,080$1,455$1,830$1,630$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,625$0$375$175$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0160-350-163-1,339

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092010
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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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