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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: $31,205

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $12,734

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,862

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $11,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelESJetta
Trim3502.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $29,545
Base Invoice $36,438 $28,362
Premier Package 1,980  
Navigation Package 1,495  
Rear spoiler 319  
Cargo net 65 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Cargo mat 105  
Floor mats   235
Door sill trim plates   240
Premier Package 1,863  
Navigation Package 1,384  
Rear spoiler 209  
Cargo net 39 80
All-weather floor mats 60 185
Cargo mat 65  
Floor mats   185
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 4,044 810
Options (change) 3,620 650
Destination 995 850
Total Price $43,939 $31,205
Total Invoice $41,053 $29,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,416
Model Year20182018
ModelESJetta
Trim3502.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,939$31,205
Adjustments for Features-4,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,899$31,205
Total Invoice$41,053$29,862
Adjustments for Features-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,278$29,862

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelESJetta
Trim3502.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,630$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7750

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelESJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in104.4 in
Length192.7 in183.3 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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