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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: $30,215

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,089

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelISISISJetta
Trim200t300350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $24,770
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $23,094
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,505 1,990
Rearview camera 350 350 350  
Autobahn Package       2,405
Rear side airbags       350
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,392 1,758
Rearview camera 324 324 324  
Autobahn Package       2,227
Rear side airbags       310
Options (change) 1,855 1,855 1,855 4,745
Options (change) 1,716 1,716 1,716 4,295
Destination 950 950 950 700
Total Price $40,130 $42,505 $43,675 $30,215
Total Invoice $37,379 $39,587 $40,675 $28,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,752
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelISISISJetta
Trim200t300350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,130$42,505$43,675$30,215
Adjustments for Features-2,725-4,425-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,405$38,080$40,950$30,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0
Total Invoice$37,379$39,587$40,675$28,089
Adjustments for Features-2,538-4,121-2,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,841$35,466$38,137$28,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelISISISJetta
Trim200t300350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
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 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 leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,755$6,455$4,755$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$4,425$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,538-4,121-2,5380

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,584 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 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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