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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,320 $34,795
Base Invoice $30,774 $33,403
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Rear spoiler 299  
Satellite radio 486  
Navigation system 2,650  
Premium Plus Package 1,280  
Rear side airbags 250  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Rear spoiler 199  
Satellite radio 389  
Navigation system 2,230  
Premium Plus Package 1,152  
Rear side airbags 200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 5,780 1,720
Options (change) 4,822 1,651
Destination 825 795
Total Price $40,925 $37,310
Total Invoice $36,421 $35,849

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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: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,088
Model Year20092013
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine272hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,925$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,060$37,310
Total Invoice$36,421$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,761$35,849

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092013
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
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 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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
Total Value of Features$5,405$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6600

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092013
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.3,326 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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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 wipers100No
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 Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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