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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: $28,360

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISJetta
Trim200t3003501.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $26,245
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $25,195
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600  
Premium Package 1,140 700 1,140  
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,735  
Cargo net 65 65 65 100
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 235
Rear spoiler 389 389 389  
Cargo mat 105 105 105  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Floor mats       235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Door sill trim plates       240
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552  
Premium Package 1,049 644 1,049  
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,604  
Cargo net 39 39 39 80
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 185
Rear spoiler 259 259 259  
Cargo mat 65 65 65  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Floor mats       185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Door sill trim plates       200
Options (change) 4,144 3,704 4,144 1,265
Options (change) 3,633 3,228 3,633 1,020
Destination 975 975 975 850
Total Price $42,944 $44,879 $46,489 $28,360
Total Invoice $39,786 $41,589 $43,082 $27,065

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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: $11,794
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,136
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISJetta
Trim200t3003501.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$42,944$44,879$46,489$28,360
Adjustments for Features-2,790-4,290-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,154$40,589$43,699$28,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$3,545$0
Total Invoice$39,786$41,589$43,082$27,065
Adjustments for Features-2,585-3,976-2,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,201$37,613$40,496$27,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$412$3,295$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISJetta
Trim200t3003501.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,530$7,030$5,530$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$4,290$2,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,585-3,976-2,5860

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172018
ModelISJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.4 in
Length184.3 in183.3 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,584 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 200t

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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