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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: $28,360

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $40,067

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $31,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelLSJettaJetta
Trim4601.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,900 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $53,940 $25,195 $28,362
Navigation system 3,115    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cargo net 59 100 100
All-weather floor mats 99 235 235
Cargo mat 89    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Floor mats   235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130  
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Navigation system 2,602    
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Cargo net 35 80 80
All-weather floor mats 59 185 185
Cargo mat 53    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Floor mats   185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100  
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 4,762 1,265 810
Options (change) 3,909 1,020 650
Destination 765 850 850
Total Price $68,427 $28,360 $31,205
Total Invoice $58,614 $27,065 $29,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,602
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,489
Model Year200820182018
ModelLSJettaJetta
Trim4601.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$68,427$28,360$31,205
Adjustments for Features-2,990-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,437$27,835$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,370
Total Invoice$58,614$27,065$29,862
Adjustments for Features-2,561-5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,053$26,564$29,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,298

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820182018
ModelLSJettaJetta
Trim4601.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0$0 
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
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,105$4,640$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,561-5010

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
ModelLSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in104.4 in
Length198.0 in183.3 in
Width73.8 in70.0 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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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