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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: $40,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,427

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $11,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim460R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,070 $36,595
Base Invoice $48,121 $35,131
Rain-sensing wipers 100  
Navigation system 165  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Cargo net 59 100
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
Rain-sensing wipers 80  
Navigation system 148  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Rear spoiler 160  
Cargo net 35 80
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Options (change) 1,024 2,595
Options (change) 823 2,476
Destination 875 820
Total Price $55,969 $40,010
Total Invoice $49,819 $38,427

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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: $14,844
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,400
Model Year20102015
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, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$55,969$40,010
Adjustments for Features-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,854$40,010
Total Invoice$49,819$38,427
Adjustments for Features-9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,827$38,427

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102015
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 
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,780$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9920

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102015
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

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

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