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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: $41,395

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,668

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,700 $35,655
Base Invoice $35,314 $34,229
Luxury Package 1,370  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Xenon HID headlights 565  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation Package 1,795  
Lane departure warning 1,015  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Rear spoiler 319  
Cargo net 64 100
DCC & Navigation Package   3,720
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Luxury Package 1,260  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Xenon HID headlights 521  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Navigation Package 1,660  
Lane departure warning 933  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Rear spoiler 209  
Cargo net 38 80
DCC & Navigation Package   3,483
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,293 4,920
Options (change) 7,533 4,619
Destination 925 820
Total Price $46,918 $41,395
Total Invoice $43,772 $39,668

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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: $6,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,713
Model Year20152017
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/35-19
Total Price$46,918$41,395
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,918$40,760
Total Invoice$43,772$39,668
Adjustments for Features0-609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,772$39,059

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver attention monitor$500 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,855$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-609

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
ModelESGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.8 in
Length192.7 in167.5 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.252.7 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 audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested270061%
Total Not Requested175039%

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