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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: $27,805

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,527

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelISISISJettaJetta
Trim250350F1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $25,380 $29,280
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $24,366 $28,109
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Xenon HID headlights 875        
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 235 235
Rear spoiler 355 355   375  
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Sunroof 0 0      
Sport Package   3,805      
Lighting Package       995  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Xenon HID headlights 700        
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 185 185
Rear spoiler 246 246   300  
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Sunroof 0 0      
Sport Package   3,044      
Lighting Package       856  
Options (change) 4,365 7,295 3,135 1,605 235
Options (change) 3,544 5,888 2,598 1,341 185
Destination 765 765 765 820 820
Total Price $35,985 $44,365 $59,900 $27,805 $30,335
Total Invoice $31,460 $38,601 $52,643 $26,527 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,581
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelISISISJettaJetta
Trim250350F1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,985$44,365$59,900$27,805$30,335
Adjustments for Features-840-3,290-3,540-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$41,075$56,360$27,405$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,930$21,215$0$2,930
Total Invoice$31,460$38,601$52,643$26,527$29,114
Adjustments for Features-734-2,863-3,111-3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,726$35,738$49,532$26,145$29,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,012$18,806$0$2,969

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelISISISJettaJetta
Trim250350F1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,205$5,655$5,905$2,765$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$3,290$3,540$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-734-2,863-3,111-3820

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082015
ModelISJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in104.4 in
Length180.1 in183.3 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,860 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 ft315.7 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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested127546%
Total Not Requested152554%

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 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

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