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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: $28,125

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $24,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,880

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelJettaGSGSGS
Trim1.8T SEL350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $25,195 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Floor mats 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Door sill trim plates 240      
Cargo net 100 59 59 59
Navigation system   1,850 1,850 1,500
Cargo mat   69 69 69
Rear spoiler   200 200 200
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900 900 900
Adaptive cruise control   2,850 2,850 2,850
Rain-sensing wipers   525 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Door sill trim plates 200      
Cargo net 80 35 35 35
Navigation system   1,555 1,555 1,275
Cargo mat   41 41 41
Rear spoiler   160 160 160
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760 760 760
Adaptive cruise control   2,280 2,280 2,280
Rain-sensing wipers   420 80  
Options (change) 1,030 6,939 6,514 6,064
Options (change) 835 5,640 5,300 4,940
Destination 850 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $28,125 $52,254 $60,299 $61,329
Total Invoice $26,880 $45,608 $52,192 $53,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,293
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelJettaGSGSGS
Trim1.8T SEL350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$28,125$52,254$60,299$61,329
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-4,490-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,125$49,464$55,809$56,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,345$6,800
Total Invoice$26,880$45,608$52,192$53,509
Adjustments for Features0-2,435-3,886-4,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,880$43,173$48,306$49,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,133$5,917

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelJettaGSGSGS
Trim1.8T SEL350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Total Value of Features$4,365$7,155$8,855$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$4,490$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,435-3,886-4,419

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182008
ModelJettaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in112.2 in
Length183.3 in190.0 in
Width70.0 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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