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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: $30,119

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,322

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,979

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelJettaISISIS
TrimGLI250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $23,094 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Autobahn Package 2,405      
All-weather floor mats 185 109 109 109
Cargo net 69 64 64 64
Navigation system 1,990 2,550 2,550 2,570
X-Package   1,491 1,491  
Cargo mat   73 73 73
iPod integration   299 299 299
Sunroof   0 0  
Xenon HID headlights   875 875  
Autobahn Package 2,227      
All-weather floor mats 145 65 65 65
Cargo net 55 39 39 39
Navigation system 1,758 2,150 2,150 2,166
X-Package   1,193 1,193  
Cargo mat   44 44 44
iPod integration   239 239 239
Sunroof   0 0  
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Options (change) 4,649 5,461 5,461 3,115
Options (change) 4,185 4,430 4,430 2,553
Destination 700 825 825 825
Total Price $30,119 $37,441 $42,891 $60,550
Total Invoice $27,979 $32,982 $37,833 $53,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,977
Model Year2009200920092009
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)?, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$30,119$37,441$42,891$60,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-3,250-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,119$35,141$39,641$55,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$20,484
Total Invoice$27,979$32,982$37,833$53,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,026-2,867-4,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,979$30,956$34,966$49,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010$18,431

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009200920092009
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
SD Card slot$25   
USB port$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   
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   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,030$4,330$5,280$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$3,250$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,026-2,867-4,373

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092009
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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