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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: $28,360

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $39,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $31,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelJettaJettaLS
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $62,900
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $53,940
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Floor mats 235 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 99
Door sill trim plates 240 240  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Cargo net 100 100 59
Navigation system     3,115
Cargo mat     89
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Floor mats 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 59
Door sill trim plates 200 200  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Cargo net 80 80 35
Navigation system     2,602
Cargo mat     53
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760
Options (change) 1,265 810 4,262
Options (change) 1,020 650 3,509
Destination 850 850 765
Total Price $28,360 $31,205 $67,927
Total Invoice $27,065 $29,862 $58,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,502
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,430
Model Year201820182008
ModelJettaJettaLS
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4380hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,360$31,205$67,927
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,835$31,205$65,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0
Total Invoice$27,065$29,862$58,214
Adjustments for Features-5010-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,564$29,862$55,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,298$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201820182008
ModelJettaJettaLS
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$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  
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $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
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0 $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
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$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,640$4,115$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments-5010-2,220

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182008
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 Weight2,931 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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