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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: $41,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,449

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,700 $35,650
Base Invoice $44,361 $34,225
AWD 2,250  
F Sport Package 5,695  
Navigation system 1,735  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Lane departure prevention 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Cargo net 64 100
Driver Assistance Package   1,295
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245
6-speed automated manual   1,100
AWD 2,095  
F Sport Package 5,241  
Navigation system 1,603  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Lane departure prevention 460  
Adaptive cruise control 1,840  
Blind spot warning system 644  
Cargo net 38 80
Driver Assistance Package   1,114
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 13,444 4,740
Options (change) 12,351 4,404
Destination 910 820
Total Price $62,054 $41,210
Total Invoice $57,622 $39,449

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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: $18,429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,930
Model Year20142016
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$62,054$41,210
Adjustments for Features-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,639$41,210
Total Invoice$57,622$39,449
Adjustments for Features-2,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,379$39,449

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142016
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver attention monitor$500 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
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$8,980$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2430

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142016
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 information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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