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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: $37,575

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,367

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,120 $35,655
Base Invoice $30,253 $34,229
Premium Plus Package 2,480  
Rear side airbags 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Rear spoiler 299  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Plus Package 2,058  
Rear side airbags 200  
Bluetooth cell phone link 240  
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Rear spoiler 199  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,144 1,100
Options (change) 3,349 1,056
Destination 765 820
Total Price $39,029 $37,575
Total Invoice $34,367 $36,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $695
Model Year20082017
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine272hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,029$37,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,029$36,490
Total Invoice$34,367$36,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,367$35,062

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length 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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,130$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,043

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelESGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in167.5 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.752.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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