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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $9,869

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $6,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelJettaES
Trim2.0T GLI SEL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $34,120
Base Invoice $28,109 $30,253
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   2,650
Premium Package   1,280
Xenon HID headlights   815
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Rear spoiler   299
Heated front seats   640
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   2,230
Premium Package   1,098
Xenon HID headlights   652
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Rear spoiler   199
Heated front seats   512
Options (change) 1,100 6,184
Options (change) 1,056 5,091
Destination 820 765
Total Price $31,200 $41,069
Total Invoice $29,985 $36,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,320
Model Year20162008
ModelJettaES
Trim2.0T GLI SEL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,200$41,069
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,200$40,154
Total Invoice$29,985$36,109
Adjustments for Features0-804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,985$35,305

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162008
ModelJettaES
Trim2.0T GLI SEL350
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,565$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-804

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162008
ModelJettaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in109.3 in
Length183.3 in191.1 in
Width70.0 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,194 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 Volume15.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

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