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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $44,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,462

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $38,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaLS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $67,130
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $59,746
Navigation Package 1,130        
Premium Package 1,440        
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 109
Autobahn Package       2,050  
Navigation system       900  
Luxury Value Edition         965
Navigation Package 1,084        
Premium Package 1,382        
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 65
Autobahn Package       1,968  
Navigation system       864  
Luxury Value Edition         878
Options (change) 2,805 235 235 3,185 1,074
Options (change) 2,651 185 185 3,017 943
Destination 770 770 770 770 875
Total Price $26,350 $24,450 $25,810 $27,700 $69,079
Total Invoice $25,285 $23,462 $24,768 $26,582 $61,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,991
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaLS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4380hp V8
TransmissionM6M5T6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$26,350$24,450$25,810$27,700$69,079
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-6,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,350$24,350$24,610$27,225$62,114
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0
Total Invoice$25,285$23,462$24,768$26,582$61,564
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,152-456-6,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,285$23,366$23,616$26,126$55,357
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$250$2,760$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaLS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents    $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Self-repairing paint    $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 $325
CD player$125  $125 
HD radio $50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass   $0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,340$1,440$2,540$1,815$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,152-456-6,207

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122011
ModelJettaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in116.9 in
Length182.2 in198.0 in
Width70.0 in73.8 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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