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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: $32,433

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,760

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelISISISJetta
Trim250350FGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $24,110
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $22,434
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550 1,800
Cargo net 59 59 59 69
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 185
Rear spoiler 355 355   479
Cargo mat 69 69 69  
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Package 2       3,500
Body kit       1,650
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,589
Cargo net 35 35 35 55
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 145
Rear spoiler 246 246   310
Cargo mat 41 41 41  
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Package 2       3,197
Body kit       1,390
Options (change) 4,493 4,493 3,263 7,683
Options (change) 3,620 3,620 2,674 6,686
Destination 765 765 765 640
Total Price $36,113 $41,563 $60,028 $32,433
Total Invoice $31,536 $36,333 $52,719 $29,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $715
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelISISISJetta
Trim250350FGLI
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, 12250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$36,113$41,563$60,028$32,433
Adjustments for Features-1,215-2,165-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,898$39,398$56,188$32,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,290$0
Total Invoice$31,536$36,333$52,719$29,760
Adjustments for Features-1,061-1,893-3,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,475$34,440$49,347$29,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,965$18,872$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082007
ModelISISISJetta
Trim250350FGLI
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 
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$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
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
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$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,205$4,155$5,830$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$2,165$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,061-1,893-3,3720

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082007
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
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 GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested252579%
Total Not Requested66521%

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