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Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,160

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $44,859

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,755

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $38,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelLSJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim460SETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,825 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $56,803 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Navigation system 3,115 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
All-weather floor mats 109 225 225 225 225
Cargo mat 95        
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 2,602 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
All-weather floor mats 65 175 175 175 175
Cargo mat 57        
Sunroof     883 883  
Options (change) 3,319 2,015 3,015 3,015 2,015
Options (change) 2,724 1,756 2,639 2,639 1,756
Destination 875 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $68,019 $23,160 $25,295 $27,455 $26,045
Total Invoice $60,402 $21,755 $23,617 $25,641 $24,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,409
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelLSJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim460SETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionT8M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$68,019$23,160$25,295$27,455$26,045
Adjustments for Features-7,0250-375-475-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,994$23,160$24,920$26,980$24,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,760$3,820$1,460
Total Invoice$60,402$21,755$23,617$25,641$24,522
Adjustments for Features-6,2380-350-444-1,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,164$21,755$23,267$25,197$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,512$3,442$1,425

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelLSJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim460SETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Proximity key$250    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Dual-zone climate control$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration    $100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Memory system, passenger seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Wood trim$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$8,255$1,230$1,605$1,705$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,025$0$375$475$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2380-350-444-1,342

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092010
ModelLSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in101.5 in
Length198.0 in179.3 in
Width73.8 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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