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Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,519

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim330GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,300 $30,045
Base Invoice $28,640 $28,843
Stability control 650  
Xenon HID headlights 640  
Navigation system 2,200  
Heated front seats 640  
Lighting Package   995
Stability control 520  
Xenon HID headlights 512  
Navigation system 1,843  
Heated front seats 512  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 4,130 995
Options (change) 3,387 856
Destination 695 820
Total Price $37,125 $31,860
Total Invoice $32,722 $30,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,739
Model Year20062015
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim330GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine218hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$37,125$31,860
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,125$31,300
Total Invoice$32,722$30,519
Adjustments for Features0-536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,722$29,983

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim330GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,205$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-536

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015
ModelESGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in167.5 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.552.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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