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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: $24,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,880

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelGSGSGSJetta
Trim350460450h1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $26,245
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $25,195
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500  
Cargo net 59 59 59 100
Rear spoiler 200 200 200  
Cargo mat 69 69 69  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Floor mats       235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Door sill trim plates       240
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275  
Cargo net 35 35 35 80
Rear spoiler 160 160 160  
Cargo mat 41 41 41  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80    
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,280  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Floor mats       185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Door sill trim plates       200
Options (change) 6,939 6,514 6,064 1,030
Options (change) 5,640 5,300 4,940 835
Destination 765 765 765 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $52,254 $60,299 $61,329 $28,125
Total Invoice $45,608 $52,192 $53,509 $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: $21,339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,293
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelGSGSGSJetta
Trim350460450h1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H170hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$52,254$60,299$61,329$28,125
Adjustments for Features-2,790-4,490-5,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,464$55,809$56,264$28,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$6,800$0
Total Invoice$45,608$52,192$53,509$26,880
Adjustments for Features-2,435-3,886-4,4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,173$48,306$49,090$26,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,133$5,917$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelGSGSGSJetta
Trim350460450h1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Total Value of Features$7,155$8,855$9,430$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$4,490$5,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,435-3,886-4,4190

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
ModelGSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length190.0 in183.3 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,931 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 ft315.7 ft3

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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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