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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: $30,470

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,223

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $23,945
Base Invoice $30,774 $22,987
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Satellite radio 486  
Rear spoiler 299 375
Premium Plus Package 1,280  
Rear side airbags 250  
Navigation Package   2,005
Autobahn Package   2,250
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Satellite radio 389  
Rear spoiler 199 300
Premium Plus Package 1,152  
Rear side airbags 200  
Navigation Package   1,925
Autobahn Package   2,160
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,380 5,730
Options (change) 6,000 5,441
Destination 825 795
Total Price $42,525 $30,470
Total Invoice $37,599 $29,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,202
Model Year20092013
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$42,525$30,470
Adjustments for Features-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,935$30,470
Total Invoice$37,599$29,223
Adjustments for Features-3,1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,425$29,223

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092013
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,230$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1740

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092013
ModelESJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length191.1 in182.2 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
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 tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested200091%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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