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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: $28,360

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelJettaISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $25,195 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Floor mats 235      
All-weather floor mats 235 110 110 110
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Door sill trim plates 240      
Cargo net 100 65 65 65
Premium Plus Package   345 345 345
225/40YR18   0 0  
Blind spot warning system   600 600 600
Premium Package   1,140 700 1,140
Navigation system   1,735 1,735 1,735
Cargo mat   105 105 105
Rear spoiler   389 389 389
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 185      
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Door sill trim plates 200      
Cargo net 80 39 39 39
Premium Plus Package   317 317 317
225/40YR18   0 0  
Blind spot warning system   552 552 552
Premium Package   1,049 644 1,049
Navigation system   1,604 1,604 1,604
Cargo mat   65 65 65
Rear spoiler   259 259 259
Options (change) 1,265 4,489 4,049 4,489
Options (change) 1,020 3,950 3,545 3,950
Destination 850 975 975 975
Total Price $28,360 $43,289 $45,224 $46,834
Total Invoice $27,065 $40,103 $41,906 $43,399

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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: $11,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,268
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelJettaISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,360$43,289$45,224$46,834
Adjustments for Features0-2,990-4,490-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,360$40,299$40,734$43,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$3,545
Total Invoice$27,065$40,103$41,906$43,399
Adjustments for Features0-2,770-4,161-2,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,065$37,333$37,745$40,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$412$3,295

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelJettaISISIS
Trim1.8T SEL200t300350
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
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   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
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
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
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$2,815$5,805$7,305$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,990$4,490$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,770-4,161-2,771

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
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 Weight2,931 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

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
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%

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
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%

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