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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: $11,749

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,120

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Model Year20142014
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,620 $25,095
Base Invoice $34,300 $24,091
Navigation Package 2,625  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Luxury Package 1,370  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Xenon HID headlights 565  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Rear spoiler 319  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation Package 2,423  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Luxury Package 1,260  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Xenon HID headlights 521  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Rear spoiler 209  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,834 5,700
Options (change) 5,293 5,472
Destination 910 820
Total Price $43,364 $31,615
Total Invoice $40,503 $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: $8,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,814
Model Year20142014
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,364$31,615
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,824$31,615
Total Invoice$40,503$30,383
Adjustments for Features-3,3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,197$30,383

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142014
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$6,680$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3060

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142014
ModelESGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in101.5 in
Length192.7 in165.4 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.246.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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