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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: $40,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $45,344

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,393

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $41,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGSGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,440 $35,650
Base Invoice $78,529 $34,225
Cargo net 64 100
Driver Assistance Package   1,295
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245
6-speed manual   0
Cargo net 38 80
Driver Assistance Package   1,114
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 64 3,640
Options (change) 38 3,348
Destination 950 820
Total Price $85,454 $40,110
Total Invoice $79,517 $38,393

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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: $41,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,658
Model Year20162016
ModelGSGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine467hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$85,454$40,110
Adjustments for Features-3,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,729$40,110
Total Invoice$79,517$38,393
Adjustments for Features-3,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,051$38,393

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelGSGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,565$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4660

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length192.1 in167.5 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,283 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
16.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.252.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested175085%
Total Not Requested30015%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

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