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Lexus HS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,770

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelHSHSJetta
Trim250h250h PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,030 $39,800 $24,300
Base Invoice $33,698 $36,218 $22,659
Navigation Package 2,125 2,125  
Rearview camera 350 350  
Heated front seats 440    
LED headlights 1,805 1,805  
Autobahn Package     3,020
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     0
Navigation Package 1,942 1,942  
Rearview camera 302 302  
Heated front seats 378    
LED headlights 1,552 1,552  
Autobahn Package     2,797
Navigation system     1,589
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 4,720 4,280 4,820
Options (change) 4,174 3,796 4,386
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $42,625 $44,955 $29,770
Total Invoice $38,747 $40,889 $27,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,470
Model Year201220122008
ModelHSHSJetta
Trim250h250h PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H147hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$42,625$44,955$29,770
Adjustments for Features-3,940-5,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,685$39,565$29,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0
Total Invoice$38,747$40,889$27,695
Adjustments for Features-3,582-4,9020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,165$35,987$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$822$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122008
ModelHSHSJetta
Trim250h250h PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer  $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,355$7,805$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$5,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,582-4,9020

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122008
ModelHSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length184.8 in179.3 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height59.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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