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Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,855

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $10,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,850

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelRXJetta
Trim350SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,400 $26,065
Base Invoice $33,099 $24,293
Navigation system 2,650 1,990
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 2,225 1,758
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Options (change) 2,650 3,090
Options (change) 2,225 2,857
Destination 765 700
Total Price $40,815 $29,855
Total Invoice $36,089 $27,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,209
Model Year20082009
ModelRXJetta
Trim350SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,815$29,855
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,650$29,855
Total Invoice$36,089$27,850
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,059$27,850

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelRXJetta
Trim350SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $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 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$5,345$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0300

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelRXJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in101.5 in
Length186.2 in179.3 in
Width72.6 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		38.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		84.7 ft366.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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