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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: $30,335

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $12,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,114

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $10,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelJettaJettaISISIS
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,120 $29,280 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $29,874 $28,109 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
All-weather floor mats 235 235 109 109 109
F Sport Package     2,440 2,440  
Navigation system     2,490 2,490 2,490
Xenon HID headlights     875    
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
All-weather floor mats 185 185 65 65 65
F Sport Package     2,245 2,245  
Navigation system     2,300 2,300 2,300
Xenon HID headlights     807    
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Options (change) 235 235 6,414 5,539 3,099
Options (change) 185 185 5,877 5,070 2,825
Destination 820 820 895 895 895
Total Price $32,175 $30,335 $42,374 $46,754 $65,744
Total Invoice $30,879 $29,114 $39,383 $43,461 $61,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,234
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelJettaJettaISISIS
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H210hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionS7M6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$32,175$30,335$42,374$46,754$65,744
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,190-2,240-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,275$30,335$40,184$44,514$62,429
Cost Above Minimum$940$0$0$4,330$22,245
Total Invoice$30,879$29,114$39,383$43,461$61,150
Adjustments for Features-8640-2,035-2,082-3,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,015$29,114$37,348$41,379$58,067
Cost Above Minimum$901$0$0$4,031$20,719

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelJettaJettaISISIS
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Headlight washers   $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,115$2,215$4,405$4,455$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,190$2,240$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-8640-2,035-2,082-3,083

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162013
ModelJettaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.5 in
Length183.3 in180.1 in
Width70.0 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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