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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: $37,675

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $17,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,185

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $12,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim460R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,020 $35,655
Base Invoice $46,127 $34,229
Rain-sensing wipers 100  
Rear spoiler 200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59 100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Rain-sensing wipers 80  
Rear spoiler 160  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35 80
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,745 1,200
Options (change) 1,424 1,136
Destination 765 820
Total Price $55,530 $37,675
Total Invoice $48,316 $36,185

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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: $16,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,096
Model Year20082017
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim460R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine342hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,530$37,675
Adjustments for Features-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,340$37,675
Total Invoice$48,316$36,185
Adjustments for Features-1,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,281$36,185

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim460R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
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
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,230$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0350

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,945 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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