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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: $29,654

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,886

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,563

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelJettaIS
TrimGLI300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $40,200
Base Invoice $22,659 $37,386
Cold Weather Package 225  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
All-weather floor mats 185 110
iPod integration 0  
Sunroof 1,000  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 69 65
Navigation system 1,800 1,735
Rearview camera   350
Cargo mat   105
Cold Weather Package 199  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
All-weather floor mats 145 65
iPod integration 0  
Sunroof 883  
Rear side airbags 310  
Cargo net 55 39
Navigation system 1,589 1,604
Rearview camera   324
Cargo mat   65
Options (change) 4,704 2,365
Options (change) 4,254 2,097
Destination 650 975
Total Price $29,654 $43,540
Total Invoice $27,563 $40,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,097
Model Year20082017
ModelJettaIS
TrimGLI300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,654$43,540
Adjustments for Features0-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,654$37,300
Total Invoice$27,563$40,458
Adjustments for Features0-5,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,563$34,660

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082017
ModelJettaIS
TrimGLI300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,390$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,798

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082017
ModelJettaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length179.3 in184.3 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,737 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
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

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