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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: $19,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,144

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $18,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelGSGSJetta
Trim350450hGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,250 $59,450 $24,770
Base Invoice $43,945 $55,291 $23,094
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,990
Cargo net 64 64 69
Autobahn Package     2,405
Rear side airbags     350
Navigation system 1,603 1,603 1,758
Cargo net 38 38 55
Autobahn Package     2,227
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 1,799 1,799 4,814
Options (change) 1,641 1,641 4,350
Destination 895 895 700
Total Price $49,944 $62,144 $30,284
Total Invoice $46,481 $57,827 $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: $15,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,070
Model Year201320132009
ModelGSGSJetta
Trim350450hGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H200hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,944$62,144$30,284
Adjustments for Features-4,585-6,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,359$55,894$30,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,535$0
Total Invoice$46,481$57,827$28,144
Adjustments for Features-4,267-5,8160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,214$52,011$28,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,797$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201320132009
ModelGSGSJetta
Trim350450hGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,440$8,105$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$6,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,267-5,8160

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132009
ModelGSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in179.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
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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