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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,284

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $17,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,144

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelGSGSGSJetta
Trim350460450hGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $24,770
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $23,094
Cargo net 59 59 59 69
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500 1,990
Autobahn Package       2,405
Rear side airbags       350
Cargo net 35 35 35 55
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275 1,758
Autobahn Package       2,227
Rear side airbags       310
Options (change) 2,395 2,395 2,045 4,814
Options (change) 1,979 1,979 1,699 4,350
Destination 765 765 765 700
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $47,710 $56,180 $57,310 $30,284
Total Invoice $41,947 $48,871 $50,268 $28,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,044
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelGSGSGSJetta
Trim350460450hGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H200hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$47,710$56,180$57,310$30,284
Adjustments for Features-4,275-6,125-6,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,435$50,055$50,460$30,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,025$0
Total Invoice$41,947$48,871$50,268$28,144
Adjustments for Features-3,759-5,328-6,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,188$43,543$44,260$28,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,355$6,072$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelGSGSGSJetta
Trim350460450hGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,230$8,080$8,805$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$6,125$6,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,759-5,328-6,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelGSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length190.0 in179.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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