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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: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $18,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelGSGSJettaJetta
Trim300430Hybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $29,933 $22,987
Rain-sensing wipers 525      
Navigation system 2,250 2,250    
Rear spoiler 200 200   375
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Autobahn Package       2,250
Navigation Package       2,005
Rain-sensing wipers 420      
Navigation system 1,895 1,895    
Rear spoiler 160 160   300
Sunroof 800 800    
Autobahn Package       2,160
Navigation Package       1,925
Options (change) 3,975 3,450 0 4,630
Options (change) 3,275 2,855 0 4,385
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $47,820 $55,520 $31,975 $29,370
Total Invoice $41,941 $48,244 $30,728 $28,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,823
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelGSGSJettaJetta
Trim300430Hybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6300hp V8170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,820$55,520$31,975$29,370
Adjustments for Features-3,365-4,715-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,455$50,805$31,150$29,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,350$1,780$0
Total Invoice$41,941$48,244$30,728$28,167
Adjustments for Features-2,951-4,097-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,990$44,147$29,935$28,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,157$1,768$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelGSGSJettaJetta
Trim300430Hybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
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  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
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, passenger 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  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,480$6,830$2,940$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$4,715$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,951-4,097-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062013
ModelGSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length190.0 in182.2 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%

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