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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: $30,024

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,172

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,895

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelJettaISISIS
TrimGLI250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $22,659 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Autobahn Package 3,020      
All-weather floor mats 185 109 109 109
iPod integration 0      
Cargo net 69 64 64 64
Navigation system 1,800 2,465 2,465 2,485
F Sport Package   2,440 2,440  
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Autobahn Package 2,797      
All-weather floor mats 145 65 65 65
iPod integration 0      
Cargo net 55 39 39 39
Navigation system 1,589 2,233 2,233 2,251
F Sport Package   2,098 2,098  
Xenon HID headlights   753    
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Options (change) 5,074 6,026 5,151 2,731
Options (change) 4,586 5,232 4,479 2,399
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $30,024 $40,196 $45,746 $64,266
Total Invoice $27,895 $36,073 $41,102 $57,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,427
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelJettaISISIS
TrimGLI250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$30,024$40,196$45,746$64,266
Adjustments for Features0-3,065-4,065-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,024$37,131$41,681$59,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$21,895
Total Invoice$27,895$36,073$41,102$57,868
Adjustments for Features0-2,751-3,652-4,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,895$33,322$37,450$53,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,128$19,828

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelJettaISISIS
TrimGLI250350F
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 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Second-row low console   $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   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
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   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,565$4,630$5,630$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,065$4,065$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,751-3,652-4,718

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,231 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 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 IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
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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