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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: $27,654

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $11,603

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,582

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $9,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201120112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaISISIS
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSEL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 109 109 109
Sunroof 1,000 1,000        
iPod integration 0 0        
Rear spoiler 360   360      
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 2,465 2,465 2,485
Body kit 1,999 2,350 1,999      
Larger rear spoiler   499        
F Sport Package       2,440 2,440  
Cargo mat       73 73 73
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 65 65 65
Sunroof 883 883        
iPod integration 0 0        
Rear spoiler 280   280      
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 2,233 2,233 2,251
Body kit 1,685 2,075 1,685      
Larger rear spoiler   370        
F Sport Package       2,098 2,098  
Cargo mat       44 44 44
Options (change) 5,374 5,864 4,374 5,087 5,087 2,667
Options (change) 4,604 5,084 3,721 4,440 4,440 2,360
Destination 750 750 750 875 875 875
Gas Tax -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $27,654 $30,304 $28,404 $39,257 $45,682 $64,202
Total Invoice $25,582 $28,086 $26,487 $35,281 $41,063 $57,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,464
Model Year201020102010201120112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaISISIS
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSEL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$27,654$30,304$28,404$39,257$45,682$64,202
Adjustments for Features0-100-950-3,600-5,250-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,654$30,204$27,454$35,657$40,432$57,777
Cost Above Minimum$200$2,750$0$0$4,775$22,120
Total Invoice$25,582$28,086$26,487$35,281$41,063$57,829
Adjustments for Features0-93-886-3,235-4,719-5,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,582$27,993$25,601$32,046$36,344$52,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,411$19$0$4,298$19,996

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201020102010201120112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaISISIS
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSEL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$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$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  $0
Larger rear spoiler $200    
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$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 
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$0$0   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates $100 $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,730$1,830$2,680$5,330$6,980$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$950$3,600$5,250$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-886-3,235-4,719-5,787

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102011
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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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