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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: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISIS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $26,389 $31,186
Navigation Package 1,130          
Premium Package 1,440          
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Navigation system       900 2,550 2,550
Navigation Package 1,084          
Premium Package 1,382          
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Navigation system       864 2,168 2,168
Options (change) 2,570 0 0 2,950 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 2,466 0 0 2,832 2,168 2,168
Destination 770 770 770 770 590 590
Total Price $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465 $33,130 $38,580
Total Invoice $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397 $29,147 $33,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,863
Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISIS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465$33,130$38,580
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-400-2,390-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,115$24,115$24,375$27,065$30,740$35,140
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,950$0$4,400
Total Invoice$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397$29,147$33,944
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,153-384-2,103-3,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,100$23,181$23,430$26,013$27,044$30,917
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$249$2,832$0$3,873

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISIS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150 
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rearview camera    $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 $325$325
CD player$125  $125  
HD radio $50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass   $0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
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  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,290$1,390$2,490$1,690$3,680$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$400$2,390$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,153-384-2,103-3,027

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
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 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 seats200No
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 Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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