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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: $30,284

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,144

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $37,700
Base Invoice $23,094 $35,314
Autobahn Package 2,405  
Navigation system 1,990  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 69 64
Luxury Package   1,370
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Xenon HID headlights   565
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation Package   1,795
Autobahn Package 2,227  
Navigation system 1,758  
Rear side airbags 310  
Cargo net 55 38
Luxury Package   1,260
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Xenon HID headlights   521
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation Package   1,660
Options (change) 4,814 4,749
Options (change) 4,350 4,359
Destination 700 925
Total Price $30,284 $43,374
Total Invoice $28,144 $40,598

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,751
Model Year20092015
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,284$43,374
Adjustments for Features0-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,284$38,349
Total Invoice$28,144$40,598
Adjustments for Features0-4,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,144$35,895

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092015
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 
Total Value of Features$1,730$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,703

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,308 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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