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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: $39,140

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $6,673

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Model Year20162021
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $36,945
Navigation Package 1,530  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Lexus Safety System+ 500  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Luxury Package 1,670  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
LED headlights 515  
Rear spoiler 319  
Cargo net 64 100
Panoramic sunroof 500  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation Package 1,416  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Lexus Safety System+ 460  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Luxury Package 1,536  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
LED headlights 473  
Rear spoiler 209  
Cargo net 38 80
Panoramic sunroof 460  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,763 1,200
Options (change) 6,124 1,136
Destination 950 995
Total Price $45,813 $39,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,708
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,730
Model Year20162021
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,813$39,140
Adjustments for Features-9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,848$39,140

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162021
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $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
Total Value of Features$6,355$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9010

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162021
ModelESGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.8 in
Length192.7 in167.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,256 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.253.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested85050%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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