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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: $15,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISIS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $33,994 $37,261
Navigation Package 1,130          
Premium Package 1,440          
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Navigation system       900 1,855 1,855
Navigation Package 1,084          
Premium Package 1,382          
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Navigation system       864 1,716 1,716
Options (change) 2,570 0 0 2,950 1,855 1,855
Options (change) 2,466 0 0 2,832 1,716 1,716
Destination 770 770 770 770 925 925
Total Price $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465 $39,330 $42,845
Total Invoice $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397 $36,635 $39,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,388
Model Year201220122012201220152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISIS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9293, 8293, 8
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$39,330$42,845
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-4,365-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,115$24,115$24,375$26,990$34,965$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$3,315
Total Invoice$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397$36,635$39,902
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,153-457-4,066-4,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,100$23,181$23,430$25,940$32,569$35,651
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$249$2,759$0$3,082

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220122012201220152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISIS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI250350
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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app    $25$25
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  
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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
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  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$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
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 rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass   $0  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
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  
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 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  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,090$1,190$2,290$1,565$5,455$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$4,365$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,153-457-4,066-4,251

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122015
ModelJettaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.2 in
Length182.2 in183.7 in
Width70.0 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft310.8 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 surfaces0Yes
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
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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