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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $34,320
Base Invoice $22,795 $30,774
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Navigation system 900 2,650
Rear spoiler 375 299
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Satellite radio   486
Premium Plus Package   1,280
Rear side airbags   250
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Navigation system 864 2,230
Rear spoiler 300 199
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Satellite radio   389
Premium Plus Package   1,152
Rear side airbags   200
Options (change) 4,425 4,965
Options (change) 4,188 4,170
Destination 770 825
Total Price $28,940 $40,110
Total Invoice $27,753 $35,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,391
Model Year20122009
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,940$40,110
Adjustments for Features0-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$36,045
Total Invoice$27,753$35,769
Adjustments for Features0-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$32,144

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122009
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,290$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,625

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122009
ModelJettaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in109.3 in
Length182.2 in191.1 in
Width70.0 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%

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