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Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $46,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $38,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelLSLSJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim460L600h LSETDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $72,900 $104,900 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $63,423 $91,263 $22,795 $23,995
Premium Package     2,550 2,550
Premium Package     2,193 2,193
Options (change) 0 0 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 0 0 2,193 2,193
Destination 765 765 770 770
Total Price $73,665 $105,665 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $64,188 $92,028 $25,758 $26,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,843
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelLSLSJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim460L600h LSETDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine380hp V8389hp V8 H170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8CVT-8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$73,665$105,665$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-7,340-13,880-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,325$91,785$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,460$0$2,100
Total Invoice$64,188$92,028$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-6,396-12,089-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,792$79,939$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,147$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelLSLSJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim460L600h LSETDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive $15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon + LED headlights $800  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$10,730$17,270$4,240$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,340$13,880$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,396-12,089-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082011
ModelLSJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.7 in101.5 in
Length202.8 in179.3 in
Width73.8 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,333 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.066.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

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