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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: $27,885

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,263

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,680

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelJettaJettaISIS
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $26,623 $31,420
Floor mats 235 235    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Cargo net 100 100 59 59
Navigation system     2,550 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Cargo mat     69 69
Sunroof     0 0
Floor mats 185 185    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Cargo net 80 80 35 35
Navigation system     2,168 2,168
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Cargo mat     41 41
Sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 790 335 3,178 3,178
Options (change) 635 265 2,644 2,644
Destination 850 850 715 715
Total Price $27,885 $30,730 $34,148 $39,598
Total Invoice $26,680 $29,477 $29,982 $34,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,098
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,058
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelJettaJettaISIS
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6S6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,885$30,730$34,148$39,598
Adjustments for Features-1,835-1,2350-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,050$29,495$34,148$38,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0$4,500
Total Invoice$26,680$29,477$29,982$34,779
Adjustments for Features-1,756-1,1850-834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,924$28,292$29,982$33,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,368$0$3,963

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelJettaJettaISIS
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,815$4,215$2,980$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$1,235$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,756-1,1850-834

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182007
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 Weight2,931 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%

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