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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $14,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $12,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelGSGSGolf / GTI
Trim350350 Crafted LineR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,600 $56,270 $34,795
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,392 $33,403
AWD 2,250 2,260  
Navigation system 0    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
AWD 2,095 2,104  
Navigation system 0    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 2,250 2,260 1,720
Options (change) 2,095 2,104 1,651
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $51,775 $59,455 $37,310
Total Invoice $48,218 $55,421 $35,849

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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: $10,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,993
Model Year201520152013
ModelGSGSGolf / GTI
Trim350350 Crafted LineR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6306hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$51,775$59,455$37,310
Adjustments for Features-3,625-7,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,150$52,030$37,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,880$0
Total Invoice$48,218$55,421$35,849
Adjustments for Features-3,376-6,9210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,842$48,500$35,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,658$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152013
ModelGSGSGolf / GTI
Trim350350 Crafted LineR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Luggage $0 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$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$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar 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, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,490$11,290$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$7,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,376-6,9210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152013
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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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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