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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: $18,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,427

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,700 $36,595
Base Invoice $44,361 $35,131
AWD 2,250  
F Sport Package 5,695  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation system 1,735  
Cargo net 64 100
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
AWD 2,095  
F Sport Package 5,241  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Navigation system 1,603  
Cargo net 38 80
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Options (change) 10,244 2,595
Options (change) 9,407 2,476
Destination 910 820
Total Price $58,854 $40,010
Total Invoice $54,678 $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: $16,254
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,845
Model Year20142015
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$58,854$40,010
Adjustments for Features-2,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,264$40,010
Total Invoice$54,678$38,427
Adjustments for Features-2,4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,272$38,427

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142015
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)$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
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,630$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4060

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142015
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length190.7 in167.5 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40VR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heavy-duty heater0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested135042%
Total Not Requested186558%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

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