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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $12,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,150 $34,590
Base Invoice $38,851 $33,207
Rain-sensing wipers 525  
Rear spoiler 200  
Navigation system 1,850  
AWD 1,870  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Rain-sensing wipers 420  
Rear spoiler 160  
Navigation system 1,555  
AWD 1,653  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 4,445 1,500
Options (change) 3,788 1,440
Destination 715 770
Total Price $49,310 $36,860
Total Invoice $43,354 $35,417

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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: $9,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,044
Model Year20072012
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,310$36,860
Adjustments for Features-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,020$36,860
Total Invoice$43,354$35,417
Adjustments for Features-2,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,461$35,417

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
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, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,005$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8930

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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 Year20072012
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 Weight3,869 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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