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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $25,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $23,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelGSGSGSJettaJetta
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,600 $61,330 $56,270 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $45,198 $57,037 $52,392 $20,539 $22,075
Navigation system 0 1,735      
Sport Package       700  
Sunroof       900  
Navigation Package         1,200
Navigation system 0 1,603      
Sport Package       672  
Sunroof       864  
Navigation Package         1,152
Options (change) 0 1,735 0 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 0 1,603 0 1,536 1,152
Destination 925 925 925 770 770
Total Price $49,525 $63,990 $57,195 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $46,123 $59,565 $53,317 $22,845 $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: $19,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,155
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelGSGSGSJettaJetta
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$49,525$63,990$57,195$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-6,600-8,065-10,300-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,925$55,925$46,895$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,000$3,970$0$1,225
Total Invoice$46,123$59,565$53,317$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-6,147-7,507-9,602-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,976$52,058$43,715$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,082$3,739$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelGSGSGSJettaJetta
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Luggage  $0  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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 
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
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 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
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$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15   
Wiper de-icer $25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
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 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
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  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
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  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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  
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,390$9,855$12,090$1,815$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,600$8,065$10,300$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,147-7,507-9,602-240

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152011
ModelGSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length190.7 in182.2 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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