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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: $28,100

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,091

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelJettaISIS
TrimGLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $22,659 $33,994 $37,261
Rear side airbags 350    
Sunroof 1,000    
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,800 1,855 1,855
Rear side airbags 310    
Sunroof 883    
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,589 1,716 1,716
Options (change) 3,150 1,855 1,855
Options (change) 2,782 1,716 1,716
Destination 650 925 925
Total Price $28,100 $39,330 $42,845
Total Invoice $26,091 $36,635 $39,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,953
Model Year200820152015
ModelJettaISIS
TrimGLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,100$39,330$42,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,855-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,100$35,475$38,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315
Total Invoice$26,091$36,635$39,902
Adjustments for Features0-3,591-3,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,091$33,044$36,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,082

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820152015
ModelJettaISIS
TrimGLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$775$4,630$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,855$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,591-3,776

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082015
ModelJettaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length179.3 in183.7 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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