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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: $38,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $18,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172021
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGolf / GTI
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportFGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $68,680 $83,940 $36,945
Navigation system 0          
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 65 100
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300   300 300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 425 425 425  
LED headlights 1,160 1,160 1,160 1,160    
RWD   0        
Rear spoiler   395        
Luxury Package   4,435        
Navigation system 0          
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 39 80
Painted brake calipers (optional) 276   276 276 276  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 280 280 280  
LED headlights 1,067 1,067 1,067 1,067    
RWD   0        
Rear spoiler   250        
Luxury Package   4,081        
Options (change) 1,950 6,480 1,950 1,950 790 100
Options (change) 1,662 5,717 1,662 1,662 595 80
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 995
Total Price $56,905 $58,150 $57,735 $71,605 $85,705 $38,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,285
Model Year201720172017201720172021
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGolf / GTI
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportFGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H467hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$56,905$58,150$57,735$71,605$85,705$38,040
Adjustments for Features-4,750-4,700-4,675-4,765-4,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,155$53,450$53,060$66,840$81,005$38,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,295$905$14,685$28,850$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172017201720172021
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGolf / GTI
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportFGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front    $150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
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$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250    
Rear wiper     $175
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15  
Wiper de-icer   $25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Limited-slip front differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large     $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Larger infotainment display     $0
Mirrorlink support     $0
Rear seat audio controls $25    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge$75     
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights $125   $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter$150 $150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100  
Carbon fiber trim    $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated second row seats $200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150    
Metal pedals    $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100    
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede    $1000 
Wood trim, alternative type $300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 $1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,465$9,415$9,390$9,480$9,415$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$4,700$4,675$4,765$4,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,404-4,352-4,338-4,423-4,3670

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172021
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 Weight3,806 lb.2,874 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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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested167541%
Total Not Requested237559%

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