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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelISISJetta
Trim2503501.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $26,245
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $25,195
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Navigation system 2,085 2,085  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Door sill trim plates     240
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Navigation system 1,927 1,927  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 3,185 3,185 930
Options (change) 2,939 2,939 755
Destination 910 910 850
Total Price $40,195 $43,710 $28,025
Total Invoice $37,422 $40,690 $26,800

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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: $11,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,644
Model Year201420142018
ModelISISJetta
Trim2503501.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,195$43,710$28,025
Adjustments for Features-1,050-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,145$42,460$28,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0
Total Invoice$37,422$40,690$26,800
Adjustments for Features-978-1,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,444$39,526$26,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420142018
ModelISISJetta
Trim2503501.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,230$4,430$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-978-1,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142018
ModelISJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.4 in
Length183.7 in183.3 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 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 audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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