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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $19,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $17,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelESESJettaJetta
Trim350300hSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $40,580 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $35,314 $38,013 $20,539 $22,075
Navigation Package 1,795 1,795   1,200
Heated front seats 640 640    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300    
Premium Package 730 730    
Sunroof     900  
Navigation Package 1,660 1,660   1,152
Heated front seats 588 588    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276 276    
Premium Package 670 670    
Sunroof     864  
Options (change) 3,465 3,465 900 1,200
Options (change) 3,194 3,194 864 1,152
Destination 925 925 770 770
Total Price $42,090 $44,970 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $39,433 $42,132 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,538
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelESESJettaJetta
Trim350300hSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6CVT-6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$42,090$44,970$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-5,040-5,3650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,050$39,605$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0$1,750
Total Invoice$39,433$42,132$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-4,722-5,0260-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,711$37,106$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2015201520112011
ModelESESJettaJetta
Trim350300hSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,380$6,705$1,340$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,040$5,365$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,722-5,0260-144

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152011
ModelESJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in104.4 in
Length192.7 in182.2 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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