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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: $22,935

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $10,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,580

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $7,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020062006
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISIS
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $26,389 $31,186
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790 2,550 2,550
Sunroof   1,000 1,000      
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581 2,168 2,168
Sunroof   883 883      
Options (change) 1,790 2,790 2,790 1,790 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 1,581 2,464 2,464 1,581 2,168 2,168
Destination 750 750 750 750 590 590
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $22,935 $25,070 $27,230 $25,820 $33,130 $38,580
Total Invoice $21,580 $23,442 $25,466 $24,347 $29,147 $33,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,170
Model Year201020102010201020062006
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISIS
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,935$25,070$27,230$25,820$33,130$38,580
Adjustments for Features0-375-375-1,425-2,725-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,935$24,695$26,855$24,395$30,405$34,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$3,920$1,460$0$4,400
Total Invoice$21,580$23,442$25,466$24,347$29,147$33,944
Adjustments for Features0-351-351-1,344-2,397-3,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,580$23,091$25,115$23,003$26,750$30,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,511$3,535$1,423$0$3,873

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201020102010201020062006
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISIS
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
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$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rearview camera    $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$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$0$0  
Fog lights    $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,130$1,505$1,505$2,555$3,855$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$375$1,425$2,725$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-351-351-1,344-2,397-3,321

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102006
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
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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