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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: $13,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $38,100
Base Invoice $22,795 $35,688
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Navigation system 900  
Rear spoiler 375 319
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation Package   1,530
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Premium Package   730
Heated front seats   640
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Navigation system 864  
Rear spoiler 300 209
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation Package   1,416
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Premium Package   672
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 4,425 3,519
Options (change) 4,188 3,161
Destination 770 950
Total Price $28,940 $42,569
Total Invoice $27,753 $39,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,339
Model Year20122016
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,940$42,569
Adjustments for Features0-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$38,604
Total Invoice$27,753$39,799
Adjustments for Features0-3,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$36,092

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122016
ModelJettaES
TrimGLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,540$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,707

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122016
ModelJettaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in111.0 in
Length182.2 in192.7 in
Width70.0 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.2 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 surfaces0Yes
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

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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