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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,845

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $32,300
Base Invoice $22,659 $28,640
Autobahn Package 3,020  
Navigation system 1,800 2,200
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Stability control   650
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   640
Autobahn Package 2,797  
Navigation system 1,589 1,843
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Stability control   520
Heated front seats   512
Xenon HID headlights   512
Options (change) 5,895 4,130
Options (change) 5,459 3,387
Destination 650 695
Total Price $30,845 $37,125
Total Invoice $28,768 $32,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,663
Model Year20082006
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4218hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,845$37,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,845$35,660
Total Invoice$28,768$32,722
Adjustments for Features0-1,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,768$31,431

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,065$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,291

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
ModelJettaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.1 in
Length179.3 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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