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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: $31,420

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $12,972

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,027

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $11,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelJettaES
Trim2.0T GLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $38,100
Base Invoice $28,362 $35,688
Floor mats 235  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Cargo net 100 64
Remote start 450 499
Navigation Package   1,530
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Premium Package   730
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Blind spot warning system   500
Cargo mat   105
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Heated front seats   640
Rear spoiler   319
Floor mats 185  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Cargo net 80 38
Remote start 350 310
Navigation Package   1,416
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Premium Package   672
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Blind spot warning system   460
Cargo mat   65
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Heated front seats   588
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 1,025 5,342
Options (change) 815 4,638
Destination 850 950
Total Price $31,420 $44,392
Total Invoice $30,027 $41,276

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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: $10,607
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,050
Model Year20182016
ModelJettaES
Trim2.0T GLI350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,420$44,392
Adjustments for Features0-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,420$42,027
Total Invoice$30,027$41,276
Adjustments for Features0-2,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,027$39,077

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182016
ModelJettaES
Trim2.0T GLI350
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
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
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,590$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,199

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182016
ModelJettaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in111.0 in
Length183.3 in192.7 in
Width70.0 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,208 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 Volume15.7 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
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 audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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