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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,725 $39,785
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation system 2,465  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Heated front seats 640  
Rear spoiler 299  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Navigation system 2,233  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Heated front seats 550  
Rear spoiler 199  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,219 1,100
Options (change) 5,402 1,056
Destination 875 850
Total Price $43,819 $41,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,786
Model Year20112018
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/35-19
Total Price$43,819$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,819$39,200

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112018
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,655$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112018
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.3,373 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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