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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,083

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,705 $34,795
Base Invoice $31,420 $33,403
Xenon HID headlights 875  
Navigation system 2,550  
Headlight washers 100  
Sunroof 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 2,168  
Headlight washers 80  
Sunroof 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 3,525 1,720
Options (change) 2,948 1,651
Destination 715 795
Total Price $39,945 $37,310
Total Invoice $35,083 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $444
Model Year20072013
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,945$37,310
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$36,975
Total Invoice$35,083$35,849
Adjustments for Features0-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,083$35,527

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072013
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,305$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072013
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 Weight3,527 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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 R

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

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