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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: $15,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,700 $34,590
Base Invoice $44,361 $33,207
AWD 2,250  
Navigation system 1,735  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
AWD 2,095  
Navigation system 1,603  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 3,985 1,500
Options (change) 3,698 1,440
Destination 910 770
Total Price $52,595 $36,860
Total Invoice $48,969 $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: $12,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,200
Model Year20142012
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$52,595$36,860
Adjustments for Features-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,995$36,860
Total Invoice$48,969$35,417
Adjustments for Features-3,3520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,617$35,417

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,390$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3520

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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 Year20142012
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in165.4 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.346.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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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