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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: $29,654

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,886

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,563

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,895

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Model Year20172008
ModelISJetta
Trim300GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,200 $24,300
Base Invoice $37,386 $22,659
Navigation system 1,735 1,800
Rearview camera 350  
Cargo net 65 69
All-weather floor mats 110 185
Cargo mat 105  
Cold Weather Package   225
6-speed automated manual   1,075
iPod integration   0
Rear side airbags   350
Sunroof   1,000
Navigation system 1,604 1,589
Rearview camera 324  
Cargo net 39 55
All-weather floor mats 65 145
Cargo mat 65  
Cold Weather Package   199
6-speed automated manual   1,073
iPod integration   0
Rear side airbags   310
Sunroof   883
Options (change) 2,365 4,704
Options (change) 2,097 4,254
Destination 975 650
Total Price $43,540 $29,654
Total Invoice $40,458 $27,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,097
Model Year20172008
ModelISJetta
Trim300GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,540$29,654
Adjustments for Features-6,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,300$29,654
Total Invoice$40,458$27,563
Adjustments for Features-5,7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,660$27,563

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172008
ModelISJetta
Trim300GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,630$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7980

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172008
ModelISJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length184.3 in179.3 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,802 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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