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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,078

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $34,320
Base Invoice $22,659 $30,774
Autobahn Package 3,020  
Rear side airbags 350 250
Navigation system 1,800 2,650
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Premium Plus Package   1,280
Satellite radio   486
Xenon HID headlights   815
Autobahn Package 2,797  
Rear side airbags 310 200
Navigation system 1,589 2,230
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Premium Plus Package   1,152
Satellite radio   389
Xenon HID headlights   652
Options (change) 6,245 5,481
Options (change) 5,769 4,623
Destination 650 825
Total Price $31,195 $40,626
Total Invoice $29,078 $36,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,278
Model Year20082009
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,195$40,626
Adjustments for Features0-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,195$37,411
Total Invoice$29,078$36,222
Adjustments for Features0-2,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,078$33,356

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082009
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Metal pedals$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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$2,840$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,866

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082009
ModelJettaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length179.3 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height57.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.7 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 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

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