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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: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim430R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,375 $36,595
Base Invoice $44,694 $35,131
Rain-sensing wipers 225  
Navigation system 2,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Rear spoiler 200  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
Rain-sensing wipers 180  
Navigation system 1,895  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Rear spoiler 160  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Options (change) 3,175 2,495
Options (change) 2,635 2,396
Destination 695 820
Total Price $55,245 $39,910
Total Invoice $48,024 $38,347

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,008
Model Year20062015
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim430R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$55,245$39,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,245$38,525
Total Invoice$48,024$38,347
Adjustments for Features0-1,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,024$37,016

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim430R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Active steering$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,730$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,331

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See a complete comparison of Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length190.0 in167.5 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,916 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.752.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested157567%
Total Not Requested77533%

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