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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: $31,264

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $20,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,133

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $19,123

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Model Year201520152008
ModelGSGSJetta
Trim350350 Crafted LineGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,600 $56,270 $24,300
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,392 $22,659
Navigation system 0   1,800
AWD 2,250 2,260  
Cargo net 64 64 69
6-speed automated manual     1,075
Autobahn Package     3,020
Rear side airbags     350
iPod integration     0
Navigation system 0   1,589
AWD 2,095 2,104  
Cargo net 38 38 55
6-speed automated manual     1,073
Autobahn Package     2,797
Rear side airbags     310
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 2,314 2,324 6,314
Options (change) 2,133 2,142 5,824
Destination 925 925 650
Total Price $51,839 $59,519 $31,264
Total Invoice $48,256 $55,459 $29,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,166
Model Year201520152008
ModelGSGSJetta
Trim350350 Crafted LineGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6306hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$51,839$59,519$31,264
Adjustments for Features-5,325-9,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,514$50,394$31,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,880$0
Total Invoice$48,256$55,459$29,133
Adjustments for Features-4,957-8,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,299$46,956$29,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,657$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520152008
ModelGSGSJetta
Trim350350 Crafted LineGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Luggage $0 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,140$11,940$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,325$9,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,957-8,5030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,980 lb.3,802 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested220086%
Total Not Requested36514%

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