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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: $28,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $34,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelISJetta
TrimF1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $26,995
Base Invoice $57,009 $25,915
Navigation system 2,485  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 109 235
Floor mats   235
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 2,295  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Floor mats   185
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 4,094 845
Options (change) 3,740 670
Destination 875 820
Total Price $66,269 $28,660
Total Invoice $61,624 $27,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,927
Model Year20122017
ModelISJetta
TrimF1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$66,269$28,660
Adjustments for Features-2,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,804$28,660
Total Invoice$61,624$27,405
Adjustments for Features-2,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,332$27,405

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122017
ModelISJetta
TrimF1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,280$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2920

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122017
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.2,940 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 F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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