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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: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $34,491

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $27,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelLSJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim430TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $49,176 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Satellite radio 486        
Proximity key 1,000        
Premium Package   1,440      
Autobahn Package         2,050
Satellite radio 389        
Proximity key 800        
Premium Package   1,382      
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 1,486 1,440 0 0 2,050
Options (change) 1,189 1,382 0 0 1,968
Destination 695 770 770 770 770
Total Price $58,706 $24,985 $24,215 $25,575 $26,565
Total Invoice $51,060 $24,016 $23,277 $24,583 $25,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,253
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelLSJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim430TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)178, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$58,706$24,985$24,215$25,575$26,565
Adjustments for Features-6,1750-875-1,975-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,531$24,985$23,340$23,600$25,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0$260$2,650
Total Invoice$51,060$24,016$23,277$24,583$25,533
Adjustments for Features-5,3710-841-1,898-553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,689$24,016$22,436$22,685$24,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,580$0$249$2,544

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelLSJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim430TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Proximity key$250 $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
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    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents$100    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600 
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
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
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 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
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
Memory system, driver seat$200    
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 recliner, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, 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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
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$7,815$1,640$2,515$3,615$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,175$0$875$1,975$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3710-841-1,898-553

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062012
ModelLSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in104.4 in
Length197.4 in182.2 in
Width72.0 in70.0 in
Height58.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

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