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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: $30,189

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $16,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelGSGSGSJetta
Trim350460450hGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,600 $54,070 $57,450 $24,300
Base Invoice $41,040 $48,121 $51,704 $22,659
Cargo net 59 59 59 69
Navigation system 165 165 1,665 1,800
Autobahn Package       3,020
Rear side airbags       350
iPod integration       0
Cargo net 35 35 35 55
Navigation system 148 148 1,423 1,589
Autobahn Package       2,797
Rear side airbags       310
iPod integration       0
Options (change) 224 224 1,724 5,239
Options (change) 183 183 1,458 4,751
Destination 875 875 875 650
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $46,699 $55,169 $58,749 $30,189
Total Invoice $42,098 $49,179 $52,737 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,968
Model Year2010201020102008
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, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$46,699$55,169$58,749$30,189
Adjustments for Features-4,515-6,365-7,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,184$48,804$51,659$30,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$9,475$0
Total Invoice$42,098$49,179$52,737$28,060
Adjustments for Features-4,070-5,674-6,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,028$43,505$46,373$28,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,477$8,345$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201020102008
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$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$6,505$8,355$9,080$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,515$6,365$7,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,070-5,674-6,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102008
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
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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