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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: $29,552

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $7,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,986

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $4,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelISISISJetta
Trim250350F2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $23,590
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $21,702
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550 1,800
Cargo net 59 59 59 69
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 99
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Rear spoiler 355 355   479
Sunroof 0 0    
Wood trim 450 450    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Headlight washers 100 100 100  
Package 2       2,885
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,589
Cargo net 35 35 35 55
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 64
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Rear spoiler 246 246   310
Sunroof 0 0    
Wood trim 360 360    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Headlight washers 80 80 80  
Package 2       2,636
Options (change) 4,974 4,974 3,294 5,332
Options (change) 4,019 4,019 2,713 4,654
Destination 765 765 765 630
Total Price $36,594 $42,044 $60,059 $29,552
Total Invoice $31,935 $36,732 $52,758 $26,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,150
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelISISISJetta
Trim250350F2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$36,594$42,044$60,059$29,552
Adjustments for Features-915-1,865-3,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,679$40,179$56,819$29,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,140$0
Total Invoice$31,935$36,732$52,758$26,986
Adjustments for Features-799-1,629-2,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,136$35,103$49,912$26,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,967$18,776$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelISISISJetta
Trim250350F2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,305$4,255$5,630$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$1,865$3,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-799-1,629-2,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082006
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.3,260 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
Lexus IS F

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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested252583%
Total Not Requested50017%

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