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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: $28,100

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,091

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelISISJetta
Trim250350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $24,300
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $22,659
Navigation system 1,855 1,855 1,800
iPod integration     0
Rear side airbags     350
Sunroof     1,000
Navigation system 1,716 1,716 1,589
iPod integration     0
Rear side airbags     310
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 1,855 1,855 3,150
Options (change) 1,716 1,716 2,782
Destination 925 925 650
Total Price $39,330 $42,845 $28,100
Total Invoice $36,635 $39,902 $26,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,953
Model Year201520152008
ModelISISJetta
Trim250350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,330$42,845$28,100
Adjustments for Features-3,855-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,475$38,790$28,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0
Total Invoice$36,635$39,902$26,091
Adjustments for Features-3,591-3,7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$36,126$26,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520152008
ModelISISJetta
Trim250350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,630$4,830$775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,591-3,7760

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152008
ModelISJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length183.7 in179.3 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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