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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: $28,995

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,867

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelISISJettaJetta
Trim250350Hybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $29,933 $22,987
Navigation system 2,550 2,550    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Sunroof 0 0    
Autobahn Package       2,250
Navigation Package       2,005
Navigation system 2,168 2,168    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Sunroof 0 0    
Autobahn Package       2,160
Navigation Package       1,925
Options (change) 3,425 3,425 0 4,255
Options (change) 2,868 2,868 0 4,085
Destination 715 715 795 795
Total Price $34,395 $39,845 $31,975 $28,995
Total Invoice $30,206 $35,003 $30,728 $27,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,382
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelISISJettaJetta
Trim250350Hybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,395$39,845$31,975$28,995
Adjustments for Features-1,090-2,040-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,305$37,805$30,950$28,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$1,955$0
Total Invoice$30,206$35,003$30,728$27,867
Adjustments for Features-957-1,792-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,249$33,211$29,743$27,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,962$1,876$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2007200720132013
ModelISISJettaJetta
Trim250350Hybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,830$3,780$2,765$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$2,040$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-957-1,792-9850

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072013
ModelISJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in104.4 in
Length180.1 in182.2 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.5 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
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%

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