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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: $30,335

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $12,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,114

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $10,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelISISISJettaJetta
Trim250350FHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,065 $40,320 $61,750 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $32,611 $37,496 $57,430 $29,874 $28,109
Navigation system 2,490 2,490 2,490    
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440      
Xenon HID headlights 875        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 235 235
Navigation system 2,300 2,300 2,300    
F Sport Package 2,245 2,245      
Xenon HID headlights 807        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 185 185
Options (change) 6,414 5,539 3,099 235 235
Options (change) 5,877 5,070 2,825 185 185
Destination 895 895 895 820 820
Total Price $42,374 $46,754 $65,744 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $39,383 $43,461 $61,150 $30,879 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,234
Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelISISISJettaJetta
Trim250350FHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$42,374$46,754$65,744$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features-2,190-2,240-3,315-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,184$44,514$62,429$31,275$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,330$22,245$940$0
Total Invoice$39,383$43,461$61,150$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features-2,035-2,082-3,083-8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,348$41,379$58,067$30,015$29,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,031$20,719$901$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelISISISJettaJetta
Trim250350FHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
6-speed manual    $150
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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Headlight washers $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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  
Metal pedals$75$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,405$4,455$5,530$3,115$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$2,240$3,315$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,035-2,082-3,083-8640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132016
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 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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