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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: $29,865

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelJettaISIS
TrimGLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $23,094 $26,389 $31,186
Autobahn Package 2,405    
Navigation system 1,990 2,550 2,550
Autobahn Package 2,227    
Navigation system 1,758 2,168 2,168
Options (change) 4,395 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 3,985 2,168 2,168
Destination 700 590 590
Total Price $29,865 $33,130 $38,580
Total Invoice $27,779 $29,147 $33,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $510
Model Year200920062006
ModelJettaISIS
TrimGLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,865$33,130$38,580
Adjustments for Features0-975-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$32,155$36,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$27,779$29,147$33,944
Adjustments for Features0-858-1,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,779$28,289$32,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,873

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920062006
ModelJettaISIS
TrimGLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,080$3,055$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-858-1,782

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092006
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

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

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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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