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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelJettaISISIS
TrimGLI250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $22,795 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Autobahn Package 2,050      
Navigation system 900 2,465 2,465 2,485
All-weather floor mats 235 109 109 109
Rear spoiler 375      
F Sport Package   2,440 2,440  
Autobahn Package 1,968      
Navigation system 864 2,277 2,277 2,295
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 300      
F Sport Package   2,245 2,245  
Options (change) 3,560 5,014 5,014 2,594
Options (change) 3,317 4,587 4,587 2,360
Destination 770 875 875 875
Total Price $28,075 $39,684 $46,109 $64,769
Total Invoice $26,882 $36,892 $42,865 $60,244

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,344
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,975
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelJettaISISIS
TrimGLI250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$28,075$39,684$46,109$64,769
Adjustments for Features0-3,265-4,915-6,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$36,419$41,194$58,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$22,260
Total Invoice$26,882$36,892$42,865$60,244
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-4,569-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,882$33,857$38,296$54,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,439$20,722

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelJettaISISIS
TrimGLI250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver 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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,365$4,630$6,280$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265$4,915$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,035-4,569-5,665

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012
ModelJettaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.5 in
Length182.2 in180.1 in
Width70.0 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.0 ft3

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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 IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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