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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: $32,210

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $41,709

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,913

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelJettaLS
TrimHybrid SEL Premium460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,180 $67,630
Base Invoice $29,933 $62,219
All-weather floor mats 235 109
Luxury Value Edition   965
Comfort Package   2,035
AWD   2,305
All-weather floor mats 185 65
Luxury Value Edition   889
Comfort Package   1,872
AWD   2,120
Options (change) 235 5,414
Options (change) 185 4,946
Destination 795 875
Total Price $32,210 $73,919
Total Invoice $30,913 $68,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,869
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,911
Model Year20132012
ModelJettaLS
TrimHybrid SEL Premium460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H357hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG20/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,210$73,919
Adjustments for Features0-7,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,210$66,079
Total Invoice$30,913$68,040
Adjustments for Features0-7,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,913$60,824

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132012
ModelJettaLS
TrimHybrid SEL Premium460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$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 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$2,815$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,216

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,311 lb.4,961 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
Lexus LS 460

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%
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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1925100%

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