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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: $28,950

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $12,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,784

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $10,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelJettaES
Trim2.0T GLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $36,725
Base Invoice $26,779 $34,400
Floor mats 235  
Navigation system   2,465
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Heated front seats   640
Floor mats 185  
Navigation system   2,277
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 235 3,605
Options (change) 185 3,325
Destination 820 875
Total Price $28,950 $41,205
Total Invoice $27,784 $38,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,179
Model Year20172012
ModelJettaES
Trim2.0T GLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,950$41,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$38,390
Total Invoice$27,784$38,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,784$35,963

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172012
ModelJettaES
Trim2.0T GLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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, 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 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 
Total Value of Features$1,940$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,637

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,153 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested925100%
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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