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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $20,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $15,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelGSGSJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim300430SETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $22,795 $23,995
Navigation system 2,250 2,250    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Premium Package     2,550 2,550
Navigation system 1,895 1,895    
Sunroof 800 800    
Premium Package     2,193 2,193
Options (change) 3,250 3,250 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 2,695 2,695 2,193 2,193
Destination 695 695 770 770
Total Price $47,095 $55,320 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $41,361 $48,084 $25,758 $26,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,820
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelGSGSJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim300430SETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine245hp V6300hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$47,095$55,320$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-4,090-5,740-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,005$49,580$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,575$0$2,100
Total Invoice$41,361$48,084$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-3,592-4,989-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,769$43,095$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,326$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelGSGSJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim300430SETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, 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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Total Value of Features$7,580$9,230$4,340$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$5,740$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,592-4,989-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20062011
ModelGSJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length190.0 in179.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.766.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

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