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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: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $18,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $13,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelGSGSJetta SportWagen
Trim300430TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $25,540
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $24,517
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 830
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
Navigation system 1,895 1,895 796
Sunroof 800 800  
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 3,250 3,250 2,580
Options (change) 2,695 2,695 2,477
Destination 695 695 770
Total Price $47,095 $55,320 $28,890
Total Invoice $41,361 $48,084 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,444
Model Year200620062012
ModelGSGSJetta SportWagen
Trim300430TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine245hp V6300hp V8140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$47,095$55,320$28,890
Adjustments for Features-3,590-5,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,505$50,080$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,575$0
Total Invoice$41,361$48,084$27,764
Adjustments for Features-3,153-4,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,208$43,529$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,321$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year200620062012
ModelGSGSJetta SportWagen
Trim300430TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
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$7,005$8,655$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$5,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,153-4,5550

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20062012
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 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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