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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: $27,700

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $45,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,582

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $41,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelLSLSJetta
Trim460460 Crafted LineGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $86,580 $23,745
Base Invoice $66,717 $79,734 $22,795
All-weather floor mats 150 150 235
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system     900
All-weather floor mats 95 95 185
Autobahn Package     1,968
Navigation system     864
Options (change) 150 150 3,185
Options (change) 95 95 3,017
Destination 925 925 770
Total Price $73,595 $87,655 $27,700
Total Invoice $67,737 $80,754 $26,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,514
Model Year201520152012
ModelLSLSJetta
Trim460460 Crafted LineGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8386hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$73,595$87,655$27,700
Adjustments for Features-7,215-12,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,380$75,090$27,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,710$0
Total Invoice$67,737$80,754$26,582
Adjustments for Features-6,641-11,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,096$69,178$26,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,082$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520152012
ModelLSLSJetta
Trim460460 Crafted LineGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Luggage $0 
Power trunk closer $350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,880$14,230$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,215$12,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,641-11,5760

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012
ModelLSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in104.4 in
Length200.0 in182.2 in
Width73.8 in70.0 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,234 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
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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