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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: $30,469

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,289

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,961

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Model Year2017201720172009
ModelISISISJetta
Trim200t300350GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $24,770
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $23,094
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,735 1,990
Rearview camera 350 350 350  
Cargo net 65 65 65 69
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 185
Cargo mat 105 105 105  
Autobahn Package       2,405
Rear side airbags       350
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,604 1,758
Rearview camera 324 324 324  
Cargo net 39 39 39 55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 145
Cargo mat 65 65 65  
Autobahn Package       2,227
Rear side airbags       310
Options (change) 2,365 2,365 2,365 4,999
Options (change) 2,097 2,097 2,097 4,495
Destination 975 975 975 700
Total Price $41,165 $43,540 $44,710 $30,469
Total Invoice $38,250 $40,458 $41,546 $28,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,221
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,803
Model Year2017201720172009
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$41,165$43,540$44,710$30,469
Adjustments for Features-4,475-6,175-4,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,690$37,365$40,235$30,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0
Total Invoice$38,250$40,458$41,546$28,289
Adjustments for Features-4,158-5,738-4,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,092$34,720$37,388$28,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$628$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2017201720172009
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
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 headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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$7,155$8,855$7,155$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,475$6,175$4,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,158-5,738-4,1580

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,584 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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