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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $14,284

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,840

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $12,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelESJetta
Trim3502.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,438 $26,779
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Premium Package 730  
Navigation Package 1,470  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Rear spoiler 319  
Heated front seats 640  
Floor mats   235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Premium Package 672  
Navigation Package 1,360  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Rear spoiler 209  
Heated front seats 589  
Floor mats   185
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,459 1,335
Options (change) 4,026 1,241
Destination 975 820
Total Price $44,334 $30,050
Total Invoice $41,439 $28,840

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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: $10,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,870
Model Year20172017
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$44,334$30,050
Adjustments for Features-3,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,344$30,050
Total Invoice$41,439$28,840
Adjustments for Features-3,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,710$28,840

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172017
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 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$6,730$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7290

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172017
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.3,194 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

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

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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