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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: $7,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelJettaISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL Premium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $25,915 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Floor mats 235      
All-weather floor mats 235 99 99 99
Rear spoiler 375 355 355  
Navigation system   2,550 2,550 2,550
Xenon HID headlights   875 875  
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Sunroof   0 0  
Floor mats 185      
All-weather floor mats 185 59 59 59
Rear spoiler 300 246 246  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Sunroof   0 0  
Options (change) 845 4,365 4,365 3,135
Options (change) 670 3,544 3,544 2,598
Destination 820 765 765 765
Total Price $28,660 $35,985 $41,435 $59,900
Total Invoice $27,405 $31,460 $36,257 $52,643

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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: $8,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,308
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelJettaISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL Premium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$28,660$35,985$41,435$59,900
Adjustments for Features-1,3100-950-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,350$35,985$40,485$57,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,215
Total Invoice$27,405$31,460$36,257$52,643
Adjustments for Features-1,2530-831-2,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,152$31,460$35,426$50,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,966$18,810

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2017200820082008
ModelJettaISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL Premium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $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   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,665$3,355$4,305$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0$950$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2530-831-2,373

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172008
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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