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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: $6,054

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,620 $34,795
Base Invoice $34,300 $33,403
Luxury Package 1,370  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Xenon HID headlights 565  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation Package 2,625  
Rear spoiler 319  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Luxury Package 1,260  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Xenon HID headlights 521  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Navigation Package 2,423  
Rear spoiler 209  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 5,834 1,720
Options (change) 5,293 1,651
Destination 910 795
Total Price $43,364 $37,310
Total Invoice $40,503 $35,849

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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: $3,589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,352
Model Year20142013
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,364$37,310
Adjustments for Features-2,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,899$37,310
Total Invoice$40,503$35,849
Adjustments for Features-2,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,201$35,849

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142013
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 
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 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
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 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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
Total Value of Features$6,230$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3020

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142013
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.3,326 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
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%

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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