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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,954

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,120 $25,095
Base Invoice $30,253 $24,091
Premium Package 1,280  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Rear spoiler 299  
Heated front seats 640  
Navigation system 2,650  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 1,098  
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Rear spoiler 199  
Heated front seats 512  
Navigation system 2,230  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,684 5,700
Options (change) 4,691 5,472
Destination 765 820
Total Price $40,569 $31,615
Total Invoice $35,709 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,552
Model Year20082014
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine272hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,569$31,615
Adjustments for Features-2,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,554$31,615
Total Invoice$35,709$30,383
Adjustments for Features-1,7740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,935$30,383

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,905$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7740

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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 Year20082014
ModelESGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in165.4 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.746.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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