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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: $40,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $44,670

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Model Year20172018
ModelGSGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $83,940 $39,785
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425  
Cargo net 65 100
6-speed manual   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280  
Cargo net 39 80
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 490 100
Options (change) 319 80
Destination 975 850
Total Price $85,405 $40,735

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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: $41,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,060
Model Year20172018
ModelGSGolf / GTI
TrimFR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine467hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$85,405$40,735
Adjustments for Features-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,780$40,735

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,190$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3680

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelGSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length192.1 in167.6 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,300 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.253.7 ft3

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