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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: $31,902

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $10,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202006
ModelISISJetta
Trim3003502.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $23,590
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,800
Rearview camera 350 350  
Cargo net 65 65 69
All-weather floor mats 110 110 99
Rear spoiler 389 389 479
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Package 3     4,885
Rear side airbags     350
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,589
Rearview camera 324 324  
Cargo net 39 39 55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 64
Rear spoiler 259 259 310
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Package 3     4,463
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 3,149 3,149 7,682
Options (change) 2,751 2,751 6,791
Destination 1,025 1,025 630
Total Price $42,734 $46,354 $31,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,563
Model Year202020202006
ModelISISJetta
Trim3003502.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4306hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$42,734$46,354$31,902
Adjustments for Features-2,440-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,294$44,114$31,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,820$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year202020202006
ModelISISJetta
Trim3003502.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,955$5,755$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-216-1820

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20202006
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.3,260 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 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
Lexus IS 350

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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested212548%
Total Not Requested230052%

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