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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: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $16,559

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $14,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISISIS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Navigation Package 1,130            
Premium Package 1,440            
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 389 389 389
Navigation system       900 1,735 1,735 1,735
Autobahn Package       2,050      
Rearview camera         350 350 350
Navigation Package 1,084            
Premium Package 1,382            
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 259 259 259
Navigation system       864 1,604 1,604 1,604
Autobahn Package       1,968      
Rearview camera         324 324 324
Options (change) 3,180 610 610 3,560 2,584 2,584 2,584
Options (change) 2,951 485 485 3,317 2,252 2,252 2,252
Destination 770 770 770 770 975 975 975
Total Price $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075 $41,384 $43,759 $44,929
Total Invoice $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882 $38,405 $40,613 $41,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,344
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,879
Model Year2012201220122012201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISISIS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T6M6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075$41,384$43,759$44,929
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-6,315-8,015-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600$35,069$35,744$38,614
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882$38,405$40,613$41,701
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,149-455-5,860-7,439-5,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427$32,545$33,174$35,840
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$253$2,761$0$629$3,295

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220122012201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaISISIS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0   
RWD    $0 $0
AWD     $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150   
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325    
CD player$125  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50 $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125
Compass   $0   
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$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$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 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$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,240$1,340$2,440$1,715$7,555$9,255$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$6,315$8,015$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,149-455-5,860-7,439-5,861

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122017
ModelJettaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.2 in
Length182.2 in184.3 in
Width70.0 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,584 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 seats200Yes
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 Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

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