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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: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $7,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelISISISJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim250350FSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $22,795 $23,995
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485    
Premium Package       2,550 2,550
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251    
Premium Package       2,193 2,193
Options (change) 2,465 2,465 2,485 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 2,233 2,233 2,251 2,193 2,193
Destination 875 875 875 770 770
Total Price $36,635 $43,060 $64,020 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $33,074 $38,856 $57,720 $25,758 $26,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,922
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelISISISJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim250350FSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T6T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,635$43,060$64,020$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-2,440-4,090-5,840-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,195$38,970$58,180$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,985$0$2,100
Total Invoice$33,074$38,856$57,720$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-2,203-3,691-5,265-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,871$35,165$52,455$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,294$21,584$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelISISISJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim250350FSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails   $250$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$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
SD Card slot   $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 
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$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$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$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,855$7,505$9,255$4,265$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$4,090$5,840$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,203-3,691-5,265-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112011
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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

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