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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: $28,285

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $44,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,105

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $40,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelJettaLS
Trim1.8T SEL Premium460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $67,630
Base Invoice $25,915 $62,219
Floor mats 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 109
Luxury Value Edition   965
Comfort Package   2,185
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
Floor mats 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 65
Luxury Value Edition   889
Comfort Package   2,012
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,380
Options (change) 470 4,759
Options (change) 370 4,346
Destination 820 875
Total Price $28,285 $73,264
Total Invoice $27,105 $67,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,294
Model Year20172012
ModelJettaLS
Trim1.8T SEL Premium460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4380hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$28,285$73,264
Adjustments for Features0-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,285$68,874
Total Invoice$27,105$67,440
Adjustments for Features0-4,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,105$63,399

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172012
ModelJettaLS
Trim1.8T SEL Premium460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
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 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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 
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 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$4,290$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,041

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172012
ModelJettaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in116.9 in
Length183.3 in198.0 in
Width70.0 in73.8 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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