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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: $14,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202017
ModelISISJetta
Trim3003501.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $26,995
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Premium Package 700 1,140  
Navigation system 1,735 1,735  
All-weather floor mats 110 110 235
Rear spoiler 389 389 375
Floor mats     235
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Premium Package 644 1,049  
Navigation system 1,604 1,604  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 185
Rear spoiler 259 259 300
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 3,534 3,974 845
Options (change) 3,124 3,529 670
Destination 1,025 1,025 820
Total Price $43,119 $47,179 $28,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,479
Model Year202020202017
ModelISISJetta
Trim3003501.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4306hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$43,119$47,179$28,660
Adjustments for Features-2,315-2,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,804$44,864$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,060$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year202020202017
ModelISISJetta
Trim3003501.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$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 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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$5,755$5,755$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$2,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-223-2230

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20202017
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.2,940 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 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%

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