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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $25,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $23,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaGSGS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $47,250 $59,450
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $43,945 $55,291
Navigation Package 1,130          
Premium Package 1,440          
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Navigation system       900 1,735 1,735
Navigation Package 1,084          
Premium Package 1,382          
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Navigation system       864 1,603 1,603
Options (change) 2,570 0 0 2,950 1,735 1,735
Options (change) 2,466 0 0 2,832 1,603 1,603
Destination 770 770 770 770 895 895
Total Price $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465 $49,880 $62,080
Total Invoice $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397 $46,443 $57,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,280
Model Year201220122012201220132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaGSGS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M5T6M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465$49,880$62,080
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-6,425-8,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,115$24,115$24,375$26,990$43,455$53,990
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$10,535
Total Invoice$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397$46,443$57,789
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,153-457-5,982-7,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,100$23,181$23,430$25,940$40,461$50,258
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$249$2,759$0$9,797

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201220122012201220132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaGSGS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents    $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Wiper de-icer     $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio $50$50 $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass   $0  
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals   $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim    $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,790$1,890$2,990$2,265$8,215$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$6,425$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,153-457-5,982-7,531

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122013
ModelJettaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in112.2 in
Length182.2 in190.7 in
Width70.0 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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 GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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