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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: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $10,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,597

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $9,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelESJetta
Trim3502.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $29,545
Base Invoice $34,400 $28,362
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation system 2,465  
Heated front seats 640  
Floor mats   235
Door sill trim plates   240
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Navigation system 2,277  
Heated front seats 588  
Floor mats   185
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 3,605 475
Options (change) 3,325 385
Destination 875 850
Total Price $41,205 $30,870
Total Invoice $38,600 $29,597

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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: $8,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,434
Model Year20122018
ModelESJetta
Trim3502.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,205$30,870
Adjustments for Features-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,530$30,870
Total Invoice$38,600$29,597
Adjustments for Features-1,5690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,031$29,597

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
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 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
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
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 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$4,805$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5690

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelESJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length191.1 in183.3 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,208 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 ft315.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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