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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,590 Volkswagen Jetta SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $24,550 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577 Volkswagen Jetta SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $20,748 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $55,370 | $58,950 | $22,775 | $23,445 | $24,805 | $23,745 |
| Base Invoice | $42,210 | $49,279 | $53,056 | $21,864 | $22,507 | $23,813 | $22,795 |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 200 | 200 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Navigation system | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1,665 | 900 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,130 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 1,440 | ||||||
| Autobahn Package | 2,050 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 172 | 172 | 172 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Navigation system | 1,068 | 1,068 | 1,523 | 864 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,084 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 1,382 | ||||||
| Autobahn Package | 1,968 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1,865 | 2,945 | 375 | 375 | 3,325 |
| Options (change) | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1,695 | 2,766 | 300 | 300 | 3,132 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $49,140 | $57,610 | $61,690 | $26,490 | $24,590 | $25,950 | $27,840 |
| Total Invoice | $44,325 | $51,394 | $55,626 | $25,400 | $23,577 | $24,883 | $26,697 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,310 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,125 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 303hp V6 | 342hp V8 | 292hp V6 H | 140hp I4 D | 170hp I5 | 170hp I5 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 | M6 | M5 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $49,140 | $57,610 | $61,690 | $26,490 | $24,590 | $25,950 | $27,840 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,340 | -8,190 | -8,915 | 0 | -100 | -1,200 | -475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,800 | $49,420 | $52,775 | $26,490 | $24,490 | $24,750 | $27,365 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,620 | $9,975 | $2,000 | $0 | $260 | $2,875 |
| Total Invoice | $44,325 | $51,394 | $55,626 | $25,400 | $23,577 | $24,883 | $26,697 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,719 | -7,306 | -8,039 | 0 | -96 | -1,151 | -455 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,606 | $44,088 | $47,587 | $25,400 | $23,481 | $23,732 | $26,242 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,482 | $8,981 | $1,919 | $0 | $251 | $2,761 |
Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $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 | $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 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $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 | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $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 | $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 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $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 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $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 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,105 | $9,955 | $10,680 | $1,765 | $1,865 | $2,965 | $2,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,340 | $8,190 | $8,915 | $0 | $100 | $1,200 | $475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,719 | -7,306 | -8,039 | 0 | -96 | -1,151 | -455 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | GS | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 182.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,796 lb. | 2,805 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 36% |
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