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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: $37,670

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,604

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,206

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,705 $35,650
Base Invoice $31,420 $34,225
Sport Package 3,695  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sunroof 0  
Headlight washers 100  
Cargo net 59 100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport Package 2,956  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sunroof 0  
Headlight washers 80  
Cargo net 35 80
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,854 1,200
Options (change) 3,071 1,136
Destination 715 820
Total Price $40,274 $37,670
Total Invoice $35,206 $36,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $932
Model Year20072016
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,274$37,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,274$35,685
Total Invoice$35,206$36,181
Adjustments for Features0-1,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,206$34,274

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072016
ModelISGolf / GTI
Trim350R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,355$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,907

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072016
ModelISGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in103.8 in
Length180.1 in167.5 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.052.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested140050%
Total Not Requested140050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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