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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $803

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Model Year200720072011
ModelISISGolf / GTI
Trim250350GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $24,295
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $23,323
Navigation system 2,550 2,550  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Sunroof 0 0  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Navigation system 2,168 2,168  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Sunroof 0 0  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 3,425 3,425 5,530
Options (change) 2,868 2,868 5,310
Destination 715 715 770
Total Price $34,395 $39,845 $30,595
Total Invoice $30,206 $35,003 $29,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $395
Model Year200720072011
ModelISISGolf / GTI
Trim250350GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,395$39,845$30,595
Adjustments for Features-465-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,930$38,430$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$30,206$35,003$29,403
Adjustments for Features-408-1,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,798$33,760$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,962$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720072011
ModelISISGolf / GTI
Trim250350GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $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
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,455$3,405$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$1,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-408-1,2430

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072011
ModelISGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in101.5 in
Length180.1 in165.4 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

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