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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: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $47,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,462

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $42,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelLSJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim460TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $62,219 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Luxury Value Edition 965        
Comfort Package 2,185        
All-weather floor mats 109 235 235 235 235
Navigation Package   1,130      
Premium Package   1,440      
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation system         900
Luxury Value Edition 889        
Comfort Package 2,012        
All-weather floor mats 65 185 185 185 185
Navigation Package   1,084      
Premium Package   1,382      
Autobahn Package         1,968
Navigation system         864
Options (change) 3,259 2,805 235 235 3,185
Options (change) 2,966 2,651 185 185 3,017
Destination 875 770 770 770 770
Total Price $71,764 $26,350 $24,450 $25,810 $27,700
Total Invoice $66,060 $25,285 $23,462 $24,768 $26,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,511
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelLSJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim460TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT8M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$71,764$26,350$24,450$25,810$27,700
Adjustments for Features-8,8900-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,874$26,350$24,350$24,610$27,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$66,060$25,285$23,462$24,768$26,582
Adjustments for Features-8,1830-96-1,152-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,877$25,285$23,366$23,616$26,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$250$2,760

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelLSJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim460TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power door closers$300    
Power trunk closer$350    
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Self-repairing paint$0    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325 
CD player $125  $125
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$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
Headlight washers$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200    
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
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Memory system, passenger seat$150    
Metal pedals    $75
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$10,230$1,340$1,440$2,540$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,890$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1830-96-1,152-456

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
ModelLSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in104.4 in
Length198.0 in182.2 in
Width73.8 in70.0 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.2,805 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1925100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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