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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $48,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $43,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelLSJettaJetta
Trim460SELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $62,219 $20,539 $22,075
Luxury Value Edition 965    
Comfort Package 2,185    
Sunroof   900  
Navigation Package     1,200
Luxury Value Edition 889    
Comfort Package 2,012    
Sunroof   864  
Navigation Package     1,152
Options (change) 3,150 900 1,200
Options (change) 2,901 864 1,152
Destination 875 770 770
Total Price $71,655 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $65,995 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,542
Model Year201220112011
ModelLSJettaJetta
Trim460SELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8M5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$71,655$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-8,9900-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,665$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$65,995$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-8,2800-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,715$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220112011
ModelLSJettaJetta
Trim460SELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $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
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 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Self-repairing paint$0  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $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  
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
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$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
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 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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$10,230$1,240$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,990$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2800-144

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122011
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

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
HD radio50No
Total Requested102595%
Total Not Requested505%

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