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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,950

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5   
Difference: $7,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,194

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5   
Difference: $4,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200720072007
ModelISISJettaJettaJetta
Trim2503502.52.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $18,110 $22,110 $24,110
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $17,063 $20,585 $22,434
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 1,800 1,800 1,800
Package 2     4,400 4,000 3,500
Sunroof     1,000    
Navigation system 2,168 2,168 1,589 1,589 1,589
Package 2     4,019 3,654 3,197
Sunroof     883    
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 7,200 5,800 5,300
Options (change) 2,168 2,168 6,491 5,243 4,786
Destination 590 590 640 640 640
Total Price $33,130 $38,580 $25,950 $28,550 $30,050
Total Invoice $29,147 $33,944 $24,194 $26,468 $27,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,478
Model Year20062006200720072007
ModelISISJettaJettaJetta
Trim2503502.52.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12250, 10250, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,130$38,580$25,950$28,550$30,050
Adjustments for Features-540-1,5900-150-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,590$36,990$25,950$28,400$29,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$2,450$3,925
Total Invoice$29,147$33,944$24,194$26,468$27,860
Adjustments for Features-475-1,3990-139-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,672$32,545$24,194$26,329$27,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,873$0$2,135$3,504

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062006200720072007
ModelISISJettaJettaJetta
Trim2503502.52.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manual  $0  
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,855$3,905$2,315$2,465$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$1,590$0$150$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-475-1,3990-139-162

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062007
ModelISJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in101.5 in
Length180.1 in179.3 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Folding passenger seat150No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested235057%
Total Not Requested179043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested240055%
Total Not Requested194045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested106533%

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