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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: $28,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelJettaISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL Premium200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $25,915 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Floor mats 235      
All-weather floor mats 235 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 375 389 389 389
Navigation system   1,735 1,735 1,735
Blind spot warning system   600 600 600
Premium Package   1,140 700 1,140
Floor mats 185      
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 300 259 259 259
Navigation system   1,604 1,604 1,604
Blind spot warning system   552 552 552
Premium Package   1,049 644 1,049
Options (change) 845 3,974 3,534 3,974
Options (change) 670 3,529 3,124 3,529
Destination 820 975 975 975
Total Price $28,660 $42,774 $44,709 $46,319
Total Invoice $27,405 $39,682 $41,485 $42,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,129
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelJettaISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL Premium200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,660$42,774$44,709$46,319
Adjustments for Features0-2,315-3,815-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$40,459$40,894$44,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$3,545
Total Invoice$27,405$39,682$41,485$42,978
Adjustments for Features0-2,148-3,540-2,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,405$37,534$37,945$40,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411$3,296

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelJettaISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL Premium200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
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   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
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
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 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   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,440$5,755$7,255$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315$3,815$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,148-3,540-2,148

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172017
ModelJettaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.2 in
Length183.3 in184.3 in
Width70.0 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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