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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: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,908

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelISISISJetta
Trim250350FGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $58,460 $23,745
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $52,612 $22,795
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 900
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 235
Rear spoiler 389 389   375
Autobahn Package       2,050
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 2,101 864
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 185
Rear spoiler 268 268   300
Autobahn Package       1,968
Options (change) 2,963 2,963 2,594 3,560
Options (change) 2,418 2,418 2,166 3,317
Destination 875 875 825 770
Total Price $35,983 $41,433 $61,879 $28,075
Total Invoice $32,222 $37,126 $55,603 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,842
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelISISISJetta
Trim250350FGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,983$41,433$61,879$28,075
Adjustments for Features-2,790-3,740-6,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,193$37,693$55,739$28,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$22,546$0
Total Invoice$32,222$37,126$55,603$26,882
Adjustments for Features-2,498-3,351-5,5170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,724$33,775$50,086$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,051$20,362$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201020102012
ModelISISISJetta
Trim250350FGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
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
Full-size spare tire   $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
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75$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 recliner, driver 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,530$5,480$7,880$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$3,740$6,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,498-3,351-5,5170

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102012
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
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 GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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