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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: $28,285

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $44,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,105

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $40,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelLSJetta
Trim4601.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $26,995
Base Invoice $62,219 $25,915
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Comfort Package 2,185  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 109 235
Floor mats   235
Luxury Value Edition 889  
Comfort Package 2,012  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 4,759 470
Options (change) 4,346 370
Destination 875 820
Total Price $73,264 $28,285
Total Invoice $67,440 $27,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,294
Model Year20122017
ModelLSJetta
Trim4601.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$73,264$28,285
Adjustments for Features-4,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,874$28,285
Total Invoice$67,440$27,105
Adjustments for Features-4,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,399$27,105

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122017
ModelLSJetta
Trim4601.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$8,680$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122017
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.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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