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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $4,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,818

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $1,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelISISISJetta SportWagen
Trim250350FTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $26,565
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $25,503
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550 800
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Sunroof 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof       1,800
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 768
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Sunroof 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof       1,727
Options (change) 3,036 3,036 3,036 2,600
Options (change) 2,539 2,539 2,539 2,495
Destination 765 765 765 820
Total Price $34,656 $40,106 $59,801 $29,985
Total Invoice $30,455 $35,252 $52,584 $28,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $372
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelISISISJetta SportWagen
Trim250350FTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$34,656$40,106$59,801$29,985
Adjustments for Features-1,440-2,390-4,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,216$37,716$54,811$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,595$0
Total Invoice$30,455$35,252$52,584$28,818
Adjustments for Features-1,265-2,101-4,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,190$33,151$48,196$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,961$19,006$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2008200820082014
ModelISISISJetta SportWagen
Trim250350FTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console  $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 lumbar adjuster, 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,705$5,655$8,255$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$2,390$4,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,265-2,101-4,3880

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082014
ModelISJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.5 in101.5 in
Length180.1 in179.3 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.066.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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