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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,552

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $11,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,986

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $10,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelJettaISISIS
Trim2.0T250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $21,702 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Package 2 2,885      
Cargo net 69 64 64 64
All-weather floor mats 99 109 109 109
Rear spoiler 479 389 389  
Navigation system 1,800 2,465 2,465 2,485
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition   2,775    
Headlight washers   100   100
Premium Package Value Edition     680  
Package 2 2,636      
Cargo net 55 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 310 268 268  
Navigation system 1,589 2,277 2,277 2,295
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition   2,721    
Headlight washers   92   92
Premium Package Value Edition     668  
Options (change) 5,332 5,902 3,707 2,758
Options (change) 4,654 5,462 3,317 2,491
Destination 630 875 875 875
Total Price $29,552 $40,572 $44,802 $64,933
Total Invoice $26,986 $37,767 $41,595 $60,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,184
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelJettaISISIS
Trim2.0T250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$29,552$40,572$44,802$64,933
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-2,740-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,552$37,782$42,062$61,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,280$23,686
Total Invoice$26,986$37,767$41,595$60,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,597-2,544-3,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,986$35,170$39,051$57,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,881$21,983

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelJettaISISIS
Trim2.0T250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $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 changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,165$4,955$4,905$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$2,740$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,597-2,544-3,222

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062012
ModelJettaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.5 in
Length179.3 in180.1 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height57.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested252583%
Total Not Requested50017%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested120049%
Total Not Requested125051%
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 IS 350

Premium Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
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 IS F

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

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