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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: $23,870

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $17,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,345

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $16,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISISIS
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,735 1,735 1,735
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 225 110 110 110
Rear side airbags 350 350   350      
iPod integration 0 0 0        
Rear spoiler 360 360   360 389 389 389
Sunroof   1,000 1,000        
Larger rear spoiler     499        
Rearview camera         350 350 350
Cargo mat         105 105 105
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,604 1,604 1,604
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 175 65 65 65
Rear side airbags 310 310   310      
iPod integration 0 0 0        
Rear spoiler 280 280   280 259 259 259
Sunroof   883 883        
Larger rear spoiler     370        
Rearview camera         324 324 324
Cargo mat         65 65 65
Options (change) 2,725 3,725 3,514 2,725 2,689 2,689 2,689
Options (change) 2,346 3,229 3,009 2,346 2,317 2,317 2,317
Destination 750 750 750 750 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $23,870 $26,005 $27,954 $26,755 $41,489 $43,864 $45,034
Total Invoice $22,345 $24,207 $26,011 $25,112 $38,470 $40,678 $41,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,369
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,330
Model Year2010201020102010201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISISIS
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6T6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,870$26,005$27,954$26,755$41,489$43,864$45,034
Adjustments for Features0-375-175-1,325-6,250-7,950-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,870$25,630$27,779$25,430$35,239$35,914$38,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$3,909$1,560$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$22,345$24,207$26,011$25,112$38,470$40,678$41,766
Adjustments for Features0-349-163-1,244-5,795-7,373-5,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,345$23,858$25,848$23,868$32,675$33,305$35,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,513$3,503$1,523$0$630$3,295

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2010201020102010201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISISIS
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0   
RWD    $0 $0
AWD     $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$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$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225   
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
Rear side airbags$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$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$15   
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15$15
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$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
USB port    $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$0$0   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200 
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$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
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$1,580$1,955$1,755$2,905$7,830$9,530$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$175$1,325$6,250$7,950$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-163-1,244-5,795-7,373-5,796

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102017
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
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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