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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $6,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $34,590
Base Invoice $36,438 $33,207
Navigation Package 1,495  
Premier Package 1,980  
Rear spoiler 319  
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Cargo mat 105  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Navigation Package 1,384  
Premier Package 1,863  
Rear spoiler 209  
All-weather floor mats 60 185
Cargo mat 65  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 3,979 1,735
Options (change) 3,581 1,625
Destination 995 770
Total Price $43,874 $37,095
Total Invoice $41,014 $35,602

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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: $3,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,033
Model Year20182012
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,874$37,095
Adjustments for Features-3,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,259$37,095
Total Invoice$41,014$35,602
Adjustments for Features-3,3790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,635$35,602

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelESGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,655$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3790

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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