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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: $25,824

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,880

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $23,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelGSGSJetta
Trim350450h1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,250 $59,450 $26,245
Base Invoice $43,945 $55,291 $25,195
Navigation system 1,735 1,735  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 1,400    
Cargo net 64 64 100
Cargo mat 105 105  
Blind spot warning system 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Floor mats     235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Door sill trim plates     240
Navigation system 1,603 1,603  
Adaptive cruise control 1,840 1,840  
Premium Package 1,288    
Cargo net 38 38 80
Cargo mat 62 62  
Blind spot warning system 460 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Floor mats     185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 5,804 4,404 1,030
Options (change) 5,291 4,003 835
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $53,949 $64,749 $28,125
Total Invoice $50,131 $60,189 $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: $21,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,418
Model Year201320132018
ModelGSGSJetta
Trim350450h1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H170hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,949$64,749$28,125
Adjustments for Features-4,125-4,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,824$59,784$28,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,960$0
Total Invoice$50,131$60,189$26,880
Adjustments for Features-3,833-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,298$55,574$26,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,276$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201320132018
ModelGSGSJetta
Trim350450h1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver attention monitor$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$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 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,865$8,705$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$4,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,833-4,6150

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132018
ModelGSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length190.7 in183.3 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,796 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 Volume14.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested30036%
Total Not Requested52564%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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