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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $23,745
Base Invoice $36,438 $22,795
Navigation Package 1,470  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Premium Package 730  
Rear spoiler 319 375
Heated front seats 640  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Navigation system   900
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation Package 1,360  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Premium Package 672  
Rear spoiler 209 300
Heated front seats 589  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Navigation system   864
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,459 4,425
Options (change) 3,106 4,188
Destination 975 770
Total Price $43,334 $28,940
Total Invoice $40,519 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,629
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,375
Model Year20172012
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,334$28,940
Adjustments for Features-5,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,569$28,940
Total Invoice$40,519$27,753
Adjustments for Features-5,3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,128$27,753

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172012
ModelESJetta
Trim350GLI
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 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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,530$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3910

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,549 lb.3,157 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
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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