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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: $31,264

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,133

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $24,300
Base Invoice $34,300 $22,659
Navigation Package 2,625  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Luxury Package 1,370  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Xenon HID headlights 565  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Cargo net 64 69
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Navigation system   1,800
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   0
Navigation Package 2,423  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Luxury Package 1,260  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Xenon HID headlights 521  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Cargo net 38 55
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Navigation system   1,589
Rear side airbags   310
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 5,579 6,314
Options (change) 5,122 5,824
Destination 910 650
Total Price $43,109 $31,264
Total Invoice $40,332 $29,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,489
Model Year20142008
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,109$31,264
Adjustments for Features-3,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,144$31,264
Total Invoice$40,332$29,133
Adjustments for Features-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,622$29,133

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142008
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,805$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7100

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142008
ModelESJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in101.5 in
Length192.7 in179.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
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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