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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $25,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $21,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelGSGSGSJettaJetta
Trim350460450hSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $20,539 $22,075
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665    
Sunroof       900  
Navigation Package         1,200
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523    
Sunroof       864  
Navigation Package         1,152
Options (change) 1,165 1,165 1,665 900 1,200
Options (change) 1,068 1,068 1,523 864 1,152
Destination 875 875 875 770 770
Total Price $48,940 $57,410 $61,490 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $44,153 $51,222 $55,454 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,170
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelGSGSGSJettaJetta
Trim350460450hSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$48,940$57,410$61,490$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-6,440-8,290-9,0150-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,500$49,120$52,475$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$9,975$0$1,750
Total Invoice$44,153$51,222$55,454$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-5,810-7,396-8,1300-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,343$43,826$47,324$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,483$8,981$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelGSGSGSJettaJetta
Trim350460450hSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers  $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  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver 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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$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$8,105$9,955$10,680$1,665$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,440$8,290$9,015$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,810-7,396-8,1300-144

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,796 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 TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested102595%
Total Not Requested505%

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