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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: $30,024

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,172

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,895

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,178

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Model Year2011201120112008
ModelISISISJetta
Trim250350FGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $24,300
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $22,659
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440    
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 1,800
Cargo net 64 64 64 69
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 185
Cargo mat 73 73 73  
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Autobahn Package       3,020
iPod integration       0
F Sport Package 2,098 2,098    
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251 1,589
Cargo net 39 39 39 55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 145
Cargo mat 44 44 44  
Xenon HID headlights 753      
Autobahn Package       2,797
iPod integration       0
Options (change) 6,026 5,151 2,731 5,074
Options (change) 5,232 4,479 2,399 4,586
Destination 875 875 875 650
Total Price $40,196 $45,746 $64,266 $30,024
Total Invoice $36,073 $41,102 $57,868 $27,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,427
Model Year2011201120112008
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$40,196$45,746$64,266$30,024
Adjustments for Features-3,065-4,065-5,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,131$41,681$59,026$30,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$21,895$0
Total Invoice$36,073$41,102$57,868$27,895
Adjustments for Features-2,751-3,652-4,7180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,322$37,450$53,150$27,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,128$19,828$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120112008
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 
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 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
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
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,630$5,630$6,805$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$4,065$5,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,751-3,652-4,7180

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112008
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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
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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