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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: $30,469

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,289

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelJettaISISIS
TrimGLI200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $23,094 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Autobahn Package 2,405      
Navigation system 1,990 1,735 1,735 1,735
All-weather floor mats 185 110 110 110
Rear side airbags 350      
Cargo net 69 65 65 65
Rearview camera   350 350 350
Cargo mat   105 105 105
Autobahn Package 2,227      
Navigation system 1,758 1,604 1,604 1,604
All-weather floor mats 145 65 65 65
Rear side airbags 310      
Cargo net 55 39 39 39
Rearview camera   324 324 324
Cargo mat   65 65 65
Options (change) 4,999 2,365 2,365 2,365
Options (change) 4,495 2,097 2,097 2,097
Destination 700 975 975 975
Total Price $30,469 $41,165 $43,540 $44,710
Total Invoice $28,289 $38,250 $40,458 $41,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,221
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,803
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelJettaISISIS
TrimGLI200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,469$41,165$43,540$44,710
Adjustments for Features0-4,475-6,175-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,469$36,690$37,365$40,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$28,289$38,250$40,458$41,546
Adjustments for Features0-4,158-5,738-4,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,289$34,092$34,720$37,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$628$3,296

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelJettaISISIS
TrimGLI200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through$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   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
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 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals$75   
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 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 leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,680$7,155$8,855$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475$6,175$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,158-5,738-4,158

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,584 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

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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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