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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: $27,654

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $12,103

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,582

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $11,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201020102010
ModelISISISJettaJettaJetta
Trim250350FTDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440        
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 1,790 1,790 1,790
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 225 225 225
Cargo mat 73 73 73      
iPod integration       0 0  
Rear spoiler       360   360
Sunroof       1,000 1,000  
Body kit       1,999 2,350 1,999
Larger rear spoiler         499  
F Sport Package 2,245 2,245        
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295 1,581 1,581 1,581
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 175 175 175
Cargo mat 44 44 44      
iPod integration       0 0  
Rear spoiler       280   280
Sunroof       883 883  
Body kit       1,685 2,075 1,685
Larger rear spoiler         370  
Options (change) 5,087 5,087 2,667 5,374 5,864 4,374
Options (change) 4,631 4,631 2,404 4,604 5,084 3,721
Destination 875 875 875 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $39,757 $46,182 $64,842 $27,654 $30,304 $28,404
Total Invoice $36,936 $42,909 $60,288 $25,582 $28,086 $26,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,009
Model Year201220122012201020102010
ModelISISISJettaJettaJetta
Trim250350FTDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionM6T6T8M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,757$46,182$64,842$27,654$30,304$28,404
Adjustments for Features-3,600-5,250-6,4250-100-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,157$40,932$58,417$27,654$30,204$27,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$22,260$200$2,750$0
Total Invoice$36,936$42,909$60,288$25,582$28,086$26,487
Adjustments for Features-3,345-4,878-5,9740-93-886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,591$38,031$54,314$25,582$27,993$25,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,440$20,723$0$2,411$19

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122012201020102010
ModelISISISJettaJettaJetta
Trim250350FTDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $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$0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$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$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
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$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers $50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$5,330$6,980$8,155$1,730$1,830$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$5,250$6,425$0$100$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,345-4,878-5,9740-93-886

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122010
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 spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
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 spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
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 TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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