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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: $39,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $5,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072021
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,470 $36,945
Ultra Luxury Package 5,380  
Navigation system 2,650  
Adaptive cruise control 2,250  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Ultra Luxury Package 4,378  
Navigation system 2,230  
Adaptive cruise control 1,800  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 10,280 1,100
Options (change) 8,408 1,056
Destination 715 995
Total Price $44,465 $39,040

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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: $7,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,851
Model Year20072021
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine272hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,465$39,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,465$37,080

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072021
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,305$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-103

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072021
ModelESGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in167.6 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.753.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested185048%
Total Not Requested197552%

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