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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: $29,654

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,966

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,563

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $38,900
Base Invoice $22,659 $36,438
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Cold Weather Package 225  
Rear side airbags 350  
Sunroof 1,000  
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net 69 65
Navigation system 1,800  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Navigation Package   1,495
Premier Package   1,980
Cargo mat   105
All-weather floor mats 145 60
Cold Weather Package 199  
Rear side airbags 310  
Sunroof 883  
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net 55 39
Navigation system 1,589  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Navigation Package   1,384
Premier Package   1,863
Cargo mat   65
Options (change) 4,704 3,725
Options (change) 4,254 3,411
Destination 650 995
Total Price $29,654 $43,620
Total Invoice $27,563 $40,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,462
Model Year20082018
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,654$43,620
Adjustments for Features0-6,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,654$37,405
Total Invoice$27,563$40,844
Adjustments for Features0-5,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,563$35,025

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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, single projector or low beam only $750
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,015$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,819

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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