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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelGSGSGolf / GTI
Trim300430GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $25,095
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $24,091
Rain-sensing wipers 525    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 2,250 2,250  
Rear spoiler 200 200  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Rain-sensing wipers 420    
Sunroof 800 800  
Navigation system 1,895 1,895  
Rear spoiler 160 160  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 3,975 3,450 4,600
Options (change) 3,275 2,855 4,416
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $47,820 $55,520 $30,515
Total Invoice $41,941 $48,244 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,772
Model Year200620062014
ModelGSGSGolf / GTI
Trim300430GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp V6300hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,820$55,520$30,515
Adjustments for Features-3,240-4,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,580$50,930$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,350$0
Total Invoice$41,941$48,244$29,327
Adjustments for Features-2,842-3,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,099$44,256$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,157$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062014
ModelGSGSGolf / GTI
Trim300430GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,355$6,705$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$4,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,842-3,9880

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062014
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length190.0 in165.4 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.746.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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