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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $11,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,150 $39,785
Rain-sensing wipers 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation system 1,850  
Adaptive cruise control 2,850  
Rear spoiler 200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
AWD 1,870  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Rain-sensing wipers 420  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Navigation system 1,555  
Adaptive cruise control 2,280  
Rear spoiler 160  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
AWD 1,653  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,695 1,100
Options (change) 7,228 1,056
Destination 715 850
Total Price $53,560 $41,735

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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: $13,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,950
Model Year20072018
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/35-19
Total Price$53,560$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,560$40,375

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072018
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$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
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,330$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-62

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072018
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length190.0 in167.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,869 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.753.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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