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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: $30,189

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $16,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelJettaGSGSGS
TrimGLI350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $45,600 $54,070 $57,450
Base Invoice $22,659 $41,040 $48,121 $51,704
Autobahn Package 3,020      
Rear side airbags 350      
iPod integration 0      
Cargo net 69 59 59 59
Navigation system 1,800 165 165 1,665
Autobahn Package 2,797      
Rear side airbags 310      
iPod integration 0      
Cargo net 55 35 35 35
Navigation system 1,589 148 148 1,423
Options (change) 5,239 224 224 1,724
Options (change) 4,751 183 183 1,458
Destination 650 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $30,189 $46,699 $55,169 $58,749
Total Invoice $28,060 $42,098 $49,179 $52,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,968
Model Year2008201020102010
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$30,189$46,699$55,169$58,749
Adjustments for Features0-4,515-6,365-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,189$42,184$48,804$51,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,620$9,475
Total Invoice$28,060$42,098$49,179$52,737
Adjustments for Features0-4,070-5,674-6,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$38,028$43,505$46,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,477$8,345

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2008201020102010
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 
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
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 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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 door panel trim $250$250$250
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
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$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$1,990$6,505$8,355$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,515$6,365$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,070-5,674-6,364

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082010
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

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
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 GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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