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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: $41,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,700 $39,785
Lane departure prevention 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Premium Package 1,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation system 1,735  
AWD 2,250  
Cargo net 64 100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Lane departure prevention 460  
Adaptive cruise control 1,840  
Premium Package 1,288  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Navigation system 1,603  
AWD 2,095  
Cargo net 38 80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,449 1,200
Options (change) 7,754 1,136
Destination 910 850
Total Price $57,059 $41,835

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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: $14,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,110
Model Year20142018
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/35-19
Total Price$57,059$41,835
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,059$41,835

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Backup collision intervention $150
Driver attention monitor$500 
Forward collision warning$200 
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, 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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,040$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9290

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length190.7 in167.6 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested30036%
Total Not Requested52564%
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

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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