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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,024

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $41,899

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,895

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $38,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelJettaLS
TrimGLI460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $67,630
Base Invoice $22,659 $62,219
Autobahn Package 3,020  
All-weather floor mats 185 109
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net 69 64
Navigation system 1,800  
Luxury Value Edition   965
Comfort Package   2,185
Cargo mat   95
Autobahn Package 2,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 65
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net 55 38
Navigation system 1,589  
Luxury Value Edition   889
Comfort Package   2,012
Cargo mat   57
Options (change) 5,074 3,418
Options (change) 4,586 3,061
Destination 650 875
Total Price $30,024 $71,923
Total Invoice $27,895 $66,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,486
Model Year20082012
ModelJettaLS
TrimGLI460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4380hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,024$71,923
Adjustments for Features0-7,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,024$64,558
Total Invoice$27,895$66,155
Adjustments for Features0-6,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,895$59,381

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082012
ModelJettaLS
TrimGLI460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,790$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,774

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082012
ModelJettaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in116.9 in
Length179.3 in198.0 in
Width70.1 in73.8 in
Height57.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft318.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested210082%
Total Not Requested46518%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1925100%

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