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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: $8,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,078

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $35,175
Base Invoice $22,659 $31,892
Autobahn Package 3,020  
Rear side airbags 350  
Navigation system 1,800 2,465
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   815
Autobahn Package 2,797  
Rear side airbags 310  
Navigation system 1,589 2,085
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Heated front seats   512
Xenon HID headlights   652
Options (change) 6,245 3,920
Options (change) 5,769 3,249
Destination 650 875
Total Price $31,195 $39,970
Total Invoice $29,078 $36,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,154
Model Year20082010
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$39,970
Adjustments for Features0-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,195$36,880
Total Invoice$29,078$36,016
Adjustments for Features0-2,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,078$33,232

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082010
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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$2,690$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,784

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082010
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

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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