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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: $28,125

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $19,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,880

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172018
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSJetta
Trim200t200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,310 $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $26,245
Base Invoice $43,068 $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $25,195
Navigation system 0 0          
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 65 65 100
Rear spoiler 395   395   395    
Cargo mat 105 105 105 105 105 105  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             325
Floor mats             235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             130
Door sill trim plates             240
Navigation system 0 0          
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 39 39 80
Rear spoiler 250   250   250    
Cargo mat 62 62 62 62 62 62  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             270
Floor mats             185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             100
Door sill trim plates             200
Options (change) 565 170 565 170 565 170 1,030
Options (change) 351 101 351 101 351 101 835
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 850
Total Price $47,850 $55,125 $52,235 $55,955 $65,175 $69,825 $28,125
Total Invoice $44,394 $51,203 $48,473 $52,008 $60,507 $64,900 $26,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,872
Model Year2017201720172017201720172018
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSJetta
Trim200t200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$47,850$55,125$52,235$55,955$65,175$69,825$28,125
Adjustments for Features-3,925-7,600-4,050-7,525-6,165-7,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,925$47,525$48,185$48,430$59,010$62,210$28,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,600$4,260$4,505$15,085$18,285$0
Total Invoice$44,394$51,203$48,473$52,008$60,507$64,900$26,880
Adjustments for Features-3,642-7,059-3,758-6,994-5,723-7,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,752$44,144$44,715$45,014$54,784$57,822$26,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,392$3,963$4,262$14,032$17,070$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2017201720172017201720172018
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSJetta
Trim200t200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear      $100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist      $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75    
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15 
Wiper de-icer    $25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100
Apple CarPlay support      $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support      $0
SD Card slot      $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75     
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights      $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter $150 $150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300$300 
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150 $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)      $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300 $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,790$10,465$6,915$10,390$9,030$10,480$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$7,600$4,050$7,525$6,165$7,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,642-7,059-3,758-6,994-5,723-7,0780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172018
ModelGSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length192.1 in183.3 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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