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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $16,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $14,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelISISJettaJetta
Trim250350SELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $20,539 $22,075
Navigation system 1,855 1,855    
Sunroof     900  
Navigation Package       1,200
Navigation system 1,716 1,716    
Sunroof     864  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 1,855 1,855 900 1,200
Options (change) 1,716 1,716 864 1,152
Destination 925 925 770 770
Total Price $39,330 $42,845 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $36,635 $39,902 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,303
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelISISJettaJetta
Trim250350SELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$39,330$42,845$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-4,465-4,6650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,865$38,180$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0$1,750
Total Invoice$36,635$39,902$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-4,159-4,3450-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,476$35,557$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2015201520112011
ModelISISJettaJetta
Trim250350SELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
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$5,280$5,480$815$965
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,465$4,665$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,159-4,3450-144

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152011
ModelISJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.4 in
Length183.7 in182.2 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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