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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: $31,264

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,133

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $38,100
Base Invoice $22,659 $35,688
Autobahn Package 3,020  
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 69 64
Navigation system 1,800  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Navigation Package   1,530
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Autobahn Package 2,797  
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 310  
Cargo net 55 38
Navigation system 1,589  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Navigation Package   1,416
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Options (change) 6,314 4,789
Options (change) 5,824 4,391
Destination 650 950
Total Price $31,264 $43,839
Total Invoice $29,133 $41,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,600
Model Year20082016
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,264$43,839
Adjustments for Features0-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,264$39,249
Total Invoice$29,133$41,029
Adjustments for Features0-4,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,133$36,733

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082016
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 app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,140$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,296

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082016
ModelJettaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length179.3 in192.7 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height57.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.2 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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