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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,948

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $16,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,535

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200820082008
ModelJettaGSGSGS
TrimGLI350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,110 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $22,434 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Package 2 3,500      
Rear side airbags 350      
Cargo net 69 59 59 59
Rear spoiler 479 200 200 200
Navigation system 1,800 1,850 1,850 1,500
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Package 2 3,197      
Rear side airbags 310      
Cargo net 55 35 35 35
Rear spoiler 310 160 160 160
Navigation system 1,589 1,555 1,555 1,275
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Options (change) 6,198 2,595 2,595 2,245
Options (change) 5,461 2,139 2,139 1,859
Destination 640 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $30,948 $47,910 $56,380 $57,510
Total Invoice $28,535 $42,107 $49,031 $50,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,680
Model Year2007200820082008
ModelJettaGSGSGS
TrimGLI350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,948$47,910$56,380$57,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,290-5,140-5,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,948$44,620$51,240$51,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,620$7,025
Total Invoice$28,535$42,107$49,031$50,428
Adjustments for Features0-2,892-4,470-5,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,535$39,215$44,561$45,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,346$6,070

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2007200820082008
ModelJettaGSGSGS
TrimGLI350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,115$5,405$7,255$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290$5,140$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,892-4,470-5,143

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20072008
ModelJettaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length179.3 in190.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height57.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested252579%
Total Not Requested66521%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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