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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: $30,469

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,151

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,289

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,555

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Model Year20182009
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $24,770
Base Invoice $36,438 $23,094
Navigation Package 1,495  
Premier Package 1,980  
Cargo net 65 69
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Cargo mat 105  
Autobahn Package   2,405
Navigation system   1,990
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation Package 1,384  
Premier Package 1,863  
Cargo net 39 55
All-weather floor mats 60 145
Cargo mat 65  
Autobahn Package   2,227
Navigation system   1,758
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 3,725 4,999
Options (change) 3,411 4,495
Destination 995 700
Total Price $43,620 $30,469
Total Invoice $40,844 $28,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,796
Model Year20182009
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,620$30,469
Adjustments for Features-6,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,470$30,469
Total Invoice$40,844$28,289
Adjustments for Features-5,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,085$28,289

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182009
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,155$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7590

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182009
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.3,308 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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